Chemical & Product Compliance Business Partner

Canada Goose • Toronto, ON

2d • CA$64,000 - CA$88,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical & Product Compliance Business Partner is responsible for ensuring Canada Goose products meet quality, product safety, chemical compliance, regulatory compliance, performance, and labeling requirements throughout the product development lifecycle. This role serves as the subject matter expert for product integrity and compliance, leading risk assessment, testing, regulatory implementation, chemical management, supplier compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working cross-functionally with internal teams, suppliers, certification bodies, and laboratories, the role drives compliance excellence, protects the brand from regulatory and product risks, and supports the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality products across all markets.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in the Apparel Industry, chemical compliance and or regulatory compliance.
• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Textile Engineering.
• Prior working experience in Textile and Lab Testing Knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience managing chemical compliance programs, including RSL, PRSL, PFAS, REACH, POPs, Proposition 65, AFIRM, and other global regulatory requirements.
• Experience in EU, China and Global Testing and Industry standards.
• Experience working with third-party laboratories, certification bodies, and industry standards.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and driving process improvement initiatives across multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders
• Understanding the manufacturing process within the apparel industry.
• Ability to prioritize, operate proactively, work as a team and handle challenges
• Confident, articulate, goal oriented, self-motived and hard working
• Strong data analysis skills
• Ability to present technical information to a variety of audiences in a way that is easily understood
• Capable of multi-tasking while working in a team environment to perform tasks cross functionally

Responsibilities

• Monitor global chemical, regulatory, and product safety requirements (e.g., REACH, POPs, PFAS, Proposition 65, AFIRM, GB Standards, CPSC, and other market-specific regulations) and assess their impact on products, materials, suppliers, and business processes.
• Own and maintain the Canada Goose RSL, testing protocols, and compliance standards, ensuring the effective implementation of chemical and regulatory compliance programs across all product categories.
• Conduct product, material, chemical, and regulatory risk assessments to identify potential performance, safety, labeling, and compliance risks, and provide mitigation strategies.
• Lead the development and execution of testing programs, including raw materials, prototypes, mock-ups, due diligence testing, TOP testing, and compliance verification activities.
• Investigate testing failures, regulatory non-compliances, customer complaints, warranty claims, and market surveillance findings, driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Material Development, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Sustainability, Sourcing, and external stakeholders, to integrate compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage compliance documentation and certification programs, including test reports, declarations of conformity, OEKO-TEX®, bluesign®, GRS, and other chemical, regulatory, and sustainability-related certifications.
• Lead compliance audits and assessment programs, including bluesign®, OEKO-TEX®, ZDHC, customer audits, and regulatory inspections, ensuring audit readiness, corrective action implementation, and continuous improvement of compliance processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with laboratories, certification bodies, suppliers, industry associations, and regulatory stakeholders while supporting supplier onboarding, training, and compliance initiatives.
• Prepare and communicate compliance, testing, PFAS, KPI, and risk assessment reports, manage compliance-related projects and budgets, and escalate critical quality, safety, or regulatory risks to senior management.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts by simplifying current processes while maintaining full compliance and identifying efficiencies through risk assessment and process optimization.
• Compare offers and identify cost‑saving opportunities (e.g., across different labs).
• Ensure all KPI dimensions are embedded in the role: Quality, Price/Margin, and Speed.

Benefits

• A company built on Canadian roots and heritage
• Your work is recognized with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program
• Opportunities for career growth through numerous internal and external programs
• Recognize and be recognized by your peers with our Goose Rewards & ICON Rewards
• Be a part of CG Gives. Donation matching and paid volunteer time to help the organizations you care about
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior