Labeling and Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 5600 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience.

Come roll with us as a **Labeling and Regulatory Affairs Specialist **and play a key role in “Creating better food for everyone, the Japanese way”.
The Labeling and Regulatory Affairs Specialist is responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining labeling documents to ensure regulatory compliance with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food labeling standards. We will consider remote applicants outside of GTA.

**Why you should join our team**:

- Group health benefits and retirement plan for eligible employees
- Educational scholarships through our Bento Sushi Foundation as well as funding for other rewarding causes such as seafood sustainability and community involvement.
- Corporate Wellness Program that you can participate in, to take care of your health and well-being.
- Extensive training and opportunities for career advancement.
- This is position is remote(work from home)

**Responsibilities**
- Review labeling documentations such as, but are not limited to, product specifications, finished product labels, nutritional and allergen information, for regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate with external parties (distributors, vendors, importers, authorities) to ensure that products are legally compliant and meets all Bento requirements and standards.
- Review, create and maintain regulatory information (product specifications, product labels, nutritional and allergen information ) related to ingredients, ingredient formulations and finished products for the Canadian and US market to assess and assure compliance with the corresponding regulatory agency’s policies, regulations, and standards (CFIA, Health Canada, FDA).
- Create finished product labels using software: ESHA Genesis R & D Food Labeling, and BarTender.
- Assist in the product development process to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current food regulations, labelling requirements and relevant technical product and processing information in Canada and US. Assure appropriate interpretation of these regulations and communicate impact to the business.
- Contribute insight to policy regarding country regulatory and policy changes as they relate to labeling as a member of the internal HACCP Team and Food Safety Committee.
- Maintain, catalog, and retain all labeling materials and documentations in accordance with company policies, procedures, and technologies.
- May be required to work on special projects and other duties/responsibilities on a periodic basis.

**Qualifications**
- College / University degree in Food Science / Nutrition / Quality Assurance or related degree
- 1+ years of experience in Quality Assurance / Regulatory Affairs / Product Development (coupled with Regulatory Affairs) role within the food industry
- Knowledge and understanding of Canadian (CFIA, Health Canada) and US (FDA) regulatory requirements
- Strong communication and organizational skills with a high attention to detail. Demonstrates flexibility with changing priorities and demands.
- Excellent and rigorous documentation practices and change control processes, such as revision control.
- Experience with using Food Labeling software such as ESHA Genesis R&D and Marka would be an asset
- Bilingual French and English, written and spoken would be an asset

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Quality Assurance / Regulatory Affairs / Product Development: 1 year (required)