POSITION DESCRIPTION

FOP CONSULTANTS is looking for specialists in regulatory affairs at the senior level motivated to deliver on mandates for its clients in the agri-food sector. The mandate is to ensure the regulatory compliance of food products in Canada and for export markets and to validate labelling and claims, maintain CFIA licences and advise teams through ongoing regulatory monitoring. The senior scope is further to define the regulatory strategy and the approval timeline and to mentor intermediate consultants and review their submissions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Ensure product compliance with the Safe Food for Canadians Act and the SFCR.
- Review and validate labelling: ingredients, allergens, nutrition facts table and claims.
- Obtain and maintain CFIA licences and export permits.
- Assess product compliance for export markets (FDA/FSMA, EU).
- Monitor regulatory developments and communicate new requirements.
- Support product recalls, inspections and interactions with the authorities.
- Advise R&D; and marketing on regulatory requirements.
- Define the regulatory strategy and the approval timeline.
- Mentor intermediate consultants and review their submissions.
- Lead exchanges with Health Canada, the FDA and foreign authorities.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

- Bachelor's or master's degree in science (food technology, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, etc.), or any other related discipline.




- Minimum ten (10) years of industry experience.
- Eight (08) to fifteen (15) years of experience as a Specialist in Regulatory Affairs.
- Sector standards: HACCP, SFCR (CFIA), SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000.
- Tools and systems: MS Office suite, Veeva Vault RIM, eCTD, regulatory databases.
- Hold one of the following certifications: RAC (RAPS), regulatory affairs certification.
- The following are considered assets: ASQ CQA, PMP, intellectual property training.
- Experience in Canadian public or private organizations.
- Language: French and English

WORK MODE

- Remote, Hybrid, In office

WHAT WE OFFER

At FOP CONSULTANTS, we invest in the success and well-being of our experts. By joining our team, you benefit from an environment designed to support your performance and respect your work-life balance, including:

- Competitive compensation that reflects your expertise;
- Complete protection through our group insurance plans;
- Professional liability insurance so you can practise with confidence;
- Remote-work flexibility, based on client needs;
- 3 weeks of vacation to recharge;
- 3 paid sick days, to take care of yourself;
- A monthly allowance for your transportation costs;
- Real opportunities for advancement within the organization;
- Ongoing access to training to grow your skills.

📌 specialists in regulatory affairs (Sr.) (Quebec City)
🏢 FOP Experts Conseils
📍 Quebec City