Position: Director of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance

Location: Mississauga - hybrid role

Job Type: Permanent

Our client doesn't just "Power Industries" - they "Empower People".

Our client is committed to innovation, sustainability, and the highest standards of quality. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance to guide and elevate our client's regulatory operations across Canada and beyond.

Your Impact:

As our Director of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance, you will be the cornerstone of our client's compliance framework, guiding teams through the complex regulatory landscape that governs raw materials, finished products, and certifications. This is a pivotal leadership role that blends regulatory expertise, technical acumen, and strategic influence-with a direct line to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

What You'll Do:

- Monitor and interpret evolving regulatory requirements across Canada and other international markets

- Advise business units and executives on regulatory risk, strategy, and compliance obligations

- Support product quality and certification teams to ensure the organization meets and exceeds global standards (including Non-GMO, Kosher, Halal, cGMP, and others)

- Liaise with customers, responding to technical inquiries with precision and professionalism

- Lead the development of internal compliance policies and frameworks-from work instructions to best-practice standards

- Participate in industry associations and working groups, helping shape regulatory dialogue

- Provide regulatory insight and due diligence during M&A activities and corporate initiatives

- Collaborate with Legal, Marketing, EH&S, and other departments on everything from modern slavery reporting to label claim substantiation

- Oversee compliance across a wide array of regulations, including: CEPA, Health Canada, WHMIS, CFIA, Excise, TTB, and more. Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Environmental & Building Codes, ESG, and Ethics/Corporate Governance

What You Bring:

- Minimum 10 years of related experience

- Post-Secondary Education in a related field

- Strong knowledge and experience of KPI's and metrics related to Regulatory Affairs and Compliance

- Extensive experience in regulatory affairs, compliance, or technical advisory roles-preferably in chemicals, life sciences, food/feed, or pharma sectors

- Familiarity with Canadian regulatory bodies and requirements; knowledge of international regulations is a plus. i.e. CFIA, HPR, CEPA, TTB, etc.

- Strong leadership presence, with the ability to influence, advise, and collaborate across departments

- Excellent communication and analytical skills-capable of translating complex regulations into clear business action

- A passion for quality, safety, and sustainability

- Bilingual (English/French) would be an asset, but not required

What our client offers:

- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives

- A culture rooted in purpose, people, and planet

- Opportunities for career growth in a mission-driven global organization

- Commitment to work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion

To apply, please send your resume to Vanessa Tran at .

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