Regulatory & Compliance Specialist

ProcomMississauga, ON, CA

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$55,000.00 yearly

Job description

Regulatory & Compliance Specialist – Permanent Role On behalf of our client in the Commercial Sector, PROCOM is looking for a Regulatory & Compliance Specialist. Regulatory & Compliance Specialist - Job Description

The Regulatory and Compliance Specialist will report directly to the Quality Compliance Director, and be responsible for ensuring compliance with industry regulations and maintaining high standards of product quality, included reviewing and interpreting regulations, developing, and implementing quality assurance processes, conducting audits to identify areas for improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold regulatory standards
With your attention to detail and expertise in navigating regulatory frameworks, you'll contribute to the organization's reputation for excellence and its commitment to delivering safe and compliant products.
Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures in line with applicable laws, CFIA / FDA regulations, and industry standards
Familiar with labelling requirements and regulations for Canada and USA and be able to work in Genesis and other regulatory portals
Be able to work with third party contractors offshore and help with labelling guidance for products imported for Canada and USA
Provide food safety and quality direction to Production, R&D, Purchasing, Shipping & Receiving,
Maintenance, Planning, Sanitation, and other departments
Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and industry best practices to ensure ongoing compliance
Ensure HACCP and food safety management systems
Develop and maintain incoming specifications and online profiling spread sheets to track and trend quality parameters
Ensure regulatory compliance with CFIA, SQF and Customer requirements are met and maintained
Able to assist in plant trials, help build quality guidelines and production manuals
Work with corporate team to develop and update SOP’s and policies for areas of responsibility to optimize quality, sanitation, operations & / or other relevant departments as required
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to compliance activities
Act as a back fill only if required for :
Execution pre-operational inspections and post-sanitation checks and conduct daily quality assurance verification tasks
Responsible for providing Food & Safety and GMP policy training to the new hires
Monitor GMP compliance through hands-on monitoring, inspection, swabbing, environmental monitoring, and coaching
Maintain and administer plant sanitation records to monitor performance and improve sanitation practices
Perform water / air testing and determine action plan if deviation occurs
Maintain Pest Control and Environmental Monitor program
Routinely maintain and update food safety documentation
Assist in the preparation for food safety audits (includes annual third-party GFSI audit, internal audits, customer 2nd party audits, supplier audits)
Regularly reviewing and updating F&S training and delivering up to date relevant training to the employees to ensure quality systems, HACCP and Food Safety program are implemented effectively
Ensuring all training, SOPs and record reviews are completed as per schedule
Identify gaps and continuous improvement opportunities in best practices
Other duties as assigned

Regulatory & Compliance Specialist - Mandatory Skills

3+ years working in regulatory compliance and quality assurance

Strong Passion and understanding changes to existing regulatory requirements

Be able to understand, interpret regulations and ensure that the labels on products produced are compliant in the country of sale

Strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations, including FDA, CFIA and be able to take on the lead role with the team to ensure that the change is communicated effectively to the relevant stakeholders

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Ability to stay current on regulatory requirements and assess their impact on the organization.

Experience in conducting compliance risk assessments and implementing controls to mitigate identified risks

Experience working in Product Development systems and Genesis (specifically)

Organized with time management, team players can collaborate and work independently

Ability to adapt and be a quick learner in a fast-paced environment

Regulatory & Compliance Specialist- Preferred Skills

Bilingual English / Chinese would be an asset

Regulatory & Compliance Specialist - Assignment Start Date ASAP – Permanent Role Regulatory & Compliance Specialist - Assignment Location Mississauga, ON – Work Onsite