Regulatory Affairs Coordinator

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. • North York, ON

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Coordinator to provide regulatory guidance and technical support to the company, customers, and vendors. This role will support various departments in ensuring ingredients, packaging, and products comply with applicable food laws, regulations, claims, and certifications. The ideal candidate will stay informed about existing standards and changes, assess their business impact, and possess strong critical thinking, motivation, and adaptability skills for a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Science Degree or Diploma (Preference for specialization in Nutrition/Food Science/Regulatory Affairs).
• PASSIONATE and working knowledge of domestic and global food labeling regulations.
• Expertise in R&D Genesis (or equivalent Food Formulation Software) and Microsoft Office.
• Skill to research regulatory issues and lead/influence resolution.
• Ability to be persuasive, assertive while also being collaborative with diverse teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with follow through abilities.
• Must be self-starter, organized, detail oriented and be able to prioritize tasks.
• Aptitude to exhibit, RESPECT and protect Riverside’s Core Values in a changing environment.
• Positive attitude with a desire to learn and collaborate.
• Understanding of food qualities, nutritional content, interactions and processing methods.
• TEAM player, collaborative, with a strong customer service mindset.
• Demonstrates HUMILITY throughout the company on a daily basis.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, self-starter with a high level of initiative and ADAPTABILITY.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Riverside Core Values at all times.
• Provide support to Quality, R&D, Marketing, Sales and other internal partners on regulatory matters; recommend options and implement solutions to resolve problems using food science, nutrition and regulatory knowledge.
• Proactively takes OWNERSHIP to identify potential regulatory hitches and acts collaboratively, to reduce or eliminate them.
• Prepare and communicate technical / regulatory information related to our product portfolio to our customer base to address inquiries via Microsoft Office or Customer/Vendor Software.
• Participate in ingredient and artwork review and approval to ensure it meets formula and regulatory requirements of destination market.
• Interacts with external organizations to ensure timely compliance with all set criteria, including but not limited to: Gluten Free, Kosher, Non-GMO, Organic, Vegan, RSPO and other programs; keeping databases and backups up-to-date and accurate.
• Complete applications to support new product registrations, product renewals, and licensing.
• Maintain up-to-date working knowledge of domestic and international regulations related to food safety, packaging and labelling for product portfolio (e.g., FDA, Health Canada, International regulations as required).
• Create and maintain Product Label Reports for all food products (branded and customer).
• Keeps the work atmosphere FUN by keeping it light and welcoming.
• Assist other departments as required.

Benefits

• RRSP matching or 401k matching
• Eligibility to participate in Riverside's Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights
• Riverside University program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree