• Job Description

  Req#: 85284
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  NSF is seeking to add a Senior Regulatory Consultant to join its growing team. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing nutrient and ingredient labelling information in compliance with government regulations, policies, and company guidelines. As well as manage food label and compliance projects from the beginning to the end independently on time, within budget and with outcomes that fulfill project objectives/deliverables and result in satisfied clients.
  Principle Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Monitor and report developments in regulatory world.
  • Assist in the constant improvement of labelling systems, processes, content, and oversight while maintaining consistency and agility.
  • Coordinates and has direct responsibility for a project or specific set of tasks related to the business unit as it pertains to nutrition labelling services and other related programs. Serve as the primary point of contact for the client.
  • Train and manage a team with the Food and Label Compliance Department.
  • Contributes to business development processes for the team.
  • Support the Manager in the department business planning, forecasting, and budgeting for an ongoing project.
  • Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals. Estimates the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
  • Develops full-scale project plans and associated communication documents. Communicates project expectations to team members and clients. Liaises with client on an on-going basis.
  • Executes the project budget. Assists with preparing and reviewing the department budget.
  • Identifies and manages project dependencies. Plans, schedules and tracks project timelines and milestones using project management principles. Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, documentations, and presentations, as required. Delegates tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
  • Manages, proactively, changes in project scope, identifies potential crises and devises contingency plans. Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team.
  • Builds, develops, and grows any business relationships vital to the success of the project or new business.
  • Provide oversight, quality, and integrity reviews of internal and external resources.
  • Coaches, mentors, trains, and motivates project team members and influences them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
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  • University degree in Food Science, Biology, Nutrition or related discipline, or equivalent combination of work experience and education.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of work experience with detailed working knowledge of a variety of food industry sectors and the various industry, government, and associations interactions.
  • Minimum three (3) years of direct supervisory or leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in interpreting complex food regulations and guidance documents.
  • Knowledge of the principles, practices and regulations pertaining to food labelling including mandatory and voluntary information and claims.
  • Skilled at writing proposal and reports, project management and document control.
  • Skilled at working with and interacting with computer technology, specifically various industry/client programs and databases (e.g., ESHA Genesis).
  • Customer consultations and/or advisory experience.
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  NSF Canada and NSF International Strategic Registrations (ISR) Canada Company values diversity in our workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, and we will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources in advance of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

• About the company

  NSF International is an American product testing, inspection and certification organization based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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