JOB DESCRIPTION
The Corporate Quality Assurance Regulatory Compliance Specialist will play a pivotal role in the Cavendish Farms Corporate Quality Assurance Team as they will be responsible for ensuring the company's continued compliance to food industry regulations home and abroad.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Packaging review/label compliance (label information, translations, ingredients declaration), compliance with applicable regulation of the country of sale and country of manufacturing
• Working with Marketing, Tech Sales, or Research & Development on Special Project Research (new developments and opportunities)
• Customer Forms/Requests: Provide product information such as ingredient listings, nutritional data, and preparation instructions to internal and external customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Required: Post-Secondary Education in Science, Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology or Biology
• Years of Experience Required: 2+ years of relevant Quality Assurance Regulatory Compliance experience
• Experience with international food law and regulations
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organization skills
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and to multitask

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

• Employee & Family Assistance Programs

• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs

• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)

• RRSP matching program

• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning

• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies

• Hybrid work schedule (if applicable) to provide you the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week

• Relocation costs (if applicable)