Regulatory Affairs Coordinator

Are you hungry to innovate? To do things differently? To work with a company that’s real, thoughtful and very forward-thinking?

Meet Riverside. We are an organic, “better for you” snack company, manufacturing award-winning, nutritious, allergen-free snacks. Your kids know us as MadeGood, tasty school-safe snacks. Your buddies on the go grab our GOOD TO GO delicious and nutritious snacks.

At Riverside, we make delicious snacks that are good in every way. From our ingredients to our manufacturing practices, we’ve raised every bar on every aspect. We’re friendly and focused on creating foods that are good for you and good to the planet as well. Riverside Natural Foods is B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line, Zero Waste, and Canadian owned and operated.

Come work with a Canadian leader We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit and fun.

We continue to grow and today are looking for a committed, talented, star to join our team as our **Regulatory Affairs Coordina**tor.**

**Position Summary/Objective**:
**Key Accountabilities and Activities**:

- 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.
- 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.

**Reporting Relationships**

The position reports directly to the Regulatory Affairs Manager. It has no direct reports.

**Qualifications**:

- 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.**

**What We Offer**:

- Immerse yourself in our comprehensive benefits program, with Riverside taking care of the costs
- RRSP matching or IRA matching for an empowered financial journey
- Join Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights
- Develop your career further through our Riverside University program and with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
- An open concept work environment that embodies our Values

**How to Apply**:
Riverside Natural Foods is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply.