IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled individual to join our team as a Regulatory Compliance Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and managing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for a variety of products, advising on regulatory compliance for product labeling, and closely monitoring evolving regulatory standards in North America. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a keen understanding of regulatory landscapes, and the ability to ensure full compliance with chemical safety and labeling requirements.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability
• RRSP Match
• Paid Vacation
• Floating Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in accordance with regulatory requirements such as OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System), and GHS (Globally Harmonized System).
• Ensure accuracy and periodic updates of SDS to reflect product composition, new regulations, or hazard classifications.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as R&D and Laboratory staff, to collect and analyze product data and chemical compositions.
• Advise teams on regulatory labeling requirements, including hazard symbols, precautionary statements, and product identifiers.
• Review and approve product labels to ensure full compliance with applicable global and regional standards (e.g., GHS, FIFRA, TSCA).
• Provide guidance on placement, formatting, and language of precautionary information as required by regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor and analyze developing regulatory issues in North America, including the United States, Canada, and relevant territories.
• Stay abreast of evolving federal, state, and provincial regulations (e.g., EPA, Health Canada, Proposition 65, etc.) that impact company products or operations.
• Assess regulatory risks and regularly communicate updates or necessary changes to internal stakeholders.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support product lifecycle management from a regulatory perspective.
• Provide training, guidance, and technical expertise to internal teams on regulatory matters and compliance topics.
• Collaborate with external regulatory bodies and consultants as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of SDS, labels, and regulatory correspondence.
• Prepare compliance reports and ensure documentation is audit-ready.
• Development of accurate and audit ready documentation systems
• Assigned to key priority projects on a needs basis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Regulatory Affairs, or a related technical discipline. Advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in regulatory affairs, SDS development, or related roles (preferably within the chemical, manufacturing, or consumer goods industries).
• Experience with GHS and regional labeling regulations.
• Proficiency in SDS authoring software (e.g., Chemwatch, SDS Authoring Tool).
• Strong understanding of chemical hazards, toxicology, and classification systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as OSHA, EPA, TSCA, WHMIS, Prop 65, and SARA Title III.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management abilities.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Certifications in Regulatory Affairs (need to look up what those would be)
• Knowledge of sustainability regulations or eco-labeling standards.

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Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.