Regulatory Affairs Coordinator

Candidate will provide regulatory guidance and technical support to the company, our customers and vendors. Support other departments to ensure ingredients, packaging and products are in accordance with applicable food laws, regulations, claims and certifications. Must stay on top of existing standards and changes to assess and communicate their impact to the business. Must be a detail oriented, critical thinker, motivated and adaptable to a fast-moving environment.

• 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.
  • 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.

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

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

• Values-led: You’ll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun. Sometimes, even making granola bars is hard, and life’s too short to take ourselves so seriously that we don’t enjoy the journey.
• Unparalleled experiences and opportunities: We’re still determining who we are and what we can be. Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future. This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process – fast! – while employing it. At Riverside, progress occasionally means proceeding imperfectly, and we’re okay with that, as long as we’re staying true to our values and learning and improving along the way.
• Access to everyone: We’re a flat organization with few silos which means you’ll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff. Even when employees dress up, they wear steel-toed shoes. So don’t be shy. Speak up, share your ideas and go places you normally wouldn’t – like the plant, or the boardroom.
• Personal development: We’ll support and empower you to chart your own path and reach any heights you set for yourself. Career paths at Riverside are carved by the people walking on them, not dictated by leaders. Count on us to give you the training and tools to grow and progress.
• Gratitude: As a growing business, we can’t always offer formal recognition like awards programs, but we do show our true gratitude and appreciation. At Riverside, we’re all in this together and we value you.
  
• Be a Riverside Brand Ambassador: Stay relentlessly close to our consumers and represent the brand in every interaction, decision, and deliverable. Bring the consumer voice into your work by protecting product quality, availability, and experience, acting early when standards slip, and delivering consistent value that earns trust, advocacy, and long-term brand love.

If you have the commitment to excellence, the energy, the attitude and experience we need, then please submit your resume to careers(AT)riversidenaturals.com with the job title you are applying for in the subject line or click the apply button!

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. 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. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Disclaimer: As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.