Senior Specialist, Regulatory Affairs

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Do you have a passion for Regulatory Affairs? Are you a creative problem solver, highly organized, and able to prioritize multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced environment? If so, we would love to hear from you

The Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Food Products, is a key collaborator in the product development process. A strong regulatory background is required, as well as thorough knowledge and understanding of Health Canada and Canadian Food Inspection Agency Acts, Regulations, and Guidance.

In this role you will ensure consistent and compliant execution of labelling and marketing reviews, while applying your collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams to bring products to life

What you'll do:

• Develops technical label copy, evaluates packaging, product formulations and claims documentation to ensure the compliant labeling of products against the appropriate regulations, guidelines, internal labeling standards & policies. Reviews and approves artwork.
• Supports in the review of preliminary formulations/concepts to provide direction and strategy for new and existing products. Help identify new product opportunities from a regulatory perspective.
• Provides regulatory guidance to cross functional teams in response to regulatory changes, formula updates, innovation, or customer requests.
• Reviews advertising to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations and internal policies.
• Resolves regulatory issues raised internally, or by government agencies. Initiate corrective action as required.
• Remains current on all regulations as well as, control brands labelling standards & policies. Attends knowledge/training seminars as required.
• Supports Regulatory Senior Management to review new or proposed legislation and provides perspective on impact to the business.
• Supports the development of internal labeling standards, policies, and guidance documents. Organize and manage documentation according to established company procedures.
• Mentor new RA members by providing guidance and necessary training to help support their successful start in LBL. Continue to mentor Regulatory Affairs Specialists as necessary. Educate other functions on Regulatory Affairs.
• Building and leading diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging.
• Additional projects and/or responsibilities as required.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's in Nutrition or Food Science, or related scientific program
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience with food product labelling
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Canadian Food & Drugs Act and Regulations and other consumer packaging regulations
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be highly organized with a strong focus on detail and accuracy
• Creative problem solver with a strong work ethic
• Highly organized, able to prioritize multiple projects effectively and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Key Measures:

• Effective development of compliant packaging
• On-time delivery of milestones and overall team results
• Effective completion of special assignments as required

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Canada's Greenest Employers & Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.