The Opportunity:

As part of the Regulatory team, you will support the SKU commercialization process with a focus on specific customer-branded opportunities. This position will appeal to individuals who enjoy the challenge of participating in the execution of new and improved products and engagement with the customer.  As the Subject Matter Expert of all things Regulatory, you will work with the internal customer brand team, the customer directly, and with external ingredient suppliers on documentation requirements to ensure that the package labeling meets the regulatory requirements for the customer for whom they are produced, ultimately owning the end-to-end execution of customer-branded products from a regulatory and specification compliance lens.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by March 17. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:  Existing Headcount 
Base Salary:    $58,000 – $87,000 CAD base pay annually

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Be the voice of Regulatory Compliance during project kick-off meetings to ensure products are designed with regulations and customer preferences in mind.
• Screen technical information related to ingredients, product formulations, methods of preparation, nutrition analyses, allergens, etc. for accuracy and completeness.
• Work directly with our Ingredient suppliers to ensure proper documentation of all incoming materials is obtained.
• Provide regulatory guidance related to opportunities for promoting ingredient and nutritional attributes, advise stakeholders on regulatory interpretation for questions on ingredients and nutrition claims, review and approve regulated label information for new products and packaging changes.
• Utilize SAP RD to generate the mandatory label copy for products and to ensure product recipes adhere to the Regulations and are approved prior to production.  Apply the regulatory requirements for Canadian packaging, such as mandatory nutrition labeling, value added claims, nutrient content claims, ingredient declaration and allergen labeling.
• Own the delivery of clean data into the customer portal and on-going product maintenance by finished product.
• Support artwork reviews with a review of claims, romance copy and artwork formatting in internal and external systems.
• Actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives to support efficiency of on-going data maintenance and improvements across systems and processes.
• Participate in weekly meetings with internal cross-functional business partners and with the customer to build strong customer relations and help manage expectations.
• Work collaboratively with cross‐functional stakeholders to deliver on product commercialization plans to meet internal and external timelines.

What You’ll Bring:

• Working knowledge of Regulatory Labeling landscape for various markets with a focus on Canada
• A team player with well‐developed “people interaction” skill set, strong communication skills
• A self starter, with the ability to prioritize, manage time well and be attentive to detail
• Strong system skills, including the ability to work with various systems simultaneously
• Proactive and performance driven, have a bias for action and be able to work under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• University degree in a related discipline, e.g. Food Science, Quality Assurance or Nutrition, Science or College Diploma in Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance, or 2+ years of previous experience with Regulatory labeling requirements.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

The above base salary reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. 

Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.