Top Benefits
About the role
Who we are:
As a family-owned company since 1968 — NOW produces high-quality natural and organic products in supplements, essential oils, foods, personal care beauty and more. We are a respected leader in the natural products industry, with a mission to provide products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.
A part of the NOW Health Group, founded in 1989 and built on a reputation of trust and dependability, Puresource distributes natural products to over 3,000 independent and national retailers across Canada from three warehouses in Alberta, BC and Ontario. With over 3,400 natural & organic wellness products to choose from, we deliver full-service solutions to support brands to grow their business in Canada. Puresource is proud to be your dedicated Canadian partner in the natural products channel.
Our mission is to provide Canadians with natural products to optimize their health. To do this, we support our brands and retail customers with market leadership and exceptional customer service. The measure of our success is built on the growth of our partners and dedicated teams that create great customer experiences every day.
Job Title:
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Location:
Guelph, ON
Scope for the position:
- Evaluation of product formulations for compliance for sale in the Canadian market based on applicable regulatory requirements for Natural Health Products (NHPs).
- Completion of NHP product and site license applications, notifications and amendments as per Health Canada’s regulations within required timelines.
- Leads the change control process for initiated regulatory changes with cross functional departments.
- Preparation of approved label text, review and release of product labels.
- Coordination with manufacturers and vendors on Canadian regulatory compliance for domestic and/or imported products.
- Correspondence with appropriate regulatory agencies regarding compliance issues.
- Maintains quality operations by following quality policies and standard operating procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete all aspects of product and site license applications and amendments as per Canadian regulations for NHPs.
- Conduct literature searches in support of NHP safety and efficacy and evaluates formulas and specifications for Regulatory compliance.
- Compile and submit research findings to Health Canada in support of product licensing requirements.
- Revision of internal product specifications for compliance with regulatory requirements in coordination with Quality Assurance.
- Work with cross functional departments including R&D, Purchasing, Quality, Marketing and Production on regulatory initiatives.
- Preparation of new product label text, ensuring current regulatory requirements are met.
- Revisions and release of product labels as required.
- Respond to Health Canada information request notices (IRNs) relating to product or site licensing within required timelines.
- Initiate and lead the product change control process.
- Correspondence with regulatory agencies on compliance related matters.
- Maintains product quality and regulatory documentation including tracking of licensing applications.
- Record keeping as required.
- Occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) of labels required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required qualifications, education, experience, training, skills, background, and certifications:
- Post-secondary education preferably in the area of nutrition, chemistry or human biology
- Experience with submission of Natural Health Product License applications (required)
- Proven research skills, particularly literature reviews
- Knowledge or experience with USP or other pharmacopeial monographs
- Ability to decipher and interpret/understand scientific studies, formulations and reports
- Good communication skills with particular skill in writing scientific reports and corresponding with regulatory agencies
- Familiarity with Health Canada’s food, drug and natural health product regulations and GMPs
- Knowledge of Canadian nutraceutical and natural health products industry
- Proven attention to detail, demonstrated through education, training or employment in inspection, research, data collection/management or comparable environment
- Advanced computer skills (MS-Office suites, Oracle Applications)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on projects and tasks in a well-organized manner to meet deadlines
- Teamwork skills
How to apply:
Qualified candidates can apply through Indeed or submit their resumes to jobs@puresource.ca. Please note, emails need to have the Job Title (Regulatory Compliance Specialist) in the subject line.
Our Human Resources Team will be in touch if your qualifications match our needs. Please be advised that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates that have been selected for next steps will be contacted.
For more information about our company, visit https://www.puresource.ca/ or https://nowfoods.ca/
For a full list of opportunities, visit https://www.puresource.ca/careers/
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Guelph, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What are your salary expectations?
Work Location: In person
Top Benefits
About the role
Who we are:
As a family-owned company since 1968 — NOW produces high-quality natural and organic products in supplements, essential oils, foods, personal care beauty and more. We are a respected leader in the natural products industry, with a mission to provide products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.
A part of the NOW Health Group, founded in 1989 and built on a reputation of trust and dependability, Puresource distributes natural products to over 3,000 independent and national retailers across Canada from three warehouses in Alberta, BC and Ontario. With over 3,400 natural & organic wellness products to choose from, we deliver full-service solutions to support brands to grow their business in Canada. Puresource is proud to be your dedicated Canadian partner in the natural products channel.
Our mission is to provide Canadians with natural products to optimize their health. To do this, we support our brands and retail customers with market leadership and exceptional customer service. The measure of our success is built on the growth of our partners and dedicated teams that create great customer experiences every day.
Job Title:
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Location:
Guelph, ON
Scope for the position:
- Evaluation of product formulations for compliance for sale in the Canadian market based on applicable regulatory requirements for Natural Health Products (NHPs).
- Completion of NHP product and site license applications, notifications and amendments as per Health Canada’s regulations within required timelines.
- Leads the change control process for initiated regulatory changes with cross functional departments.
- Preparation of approved label text, review and release of product labels.
- Coordination with manufacturers and vendors on Canadian regulatory compliance for domestic and/or imported products.
- Correspondence with appropriate regulatory agencies regarding compliance issues.
- Maintains quality operations by following quality policies and standard operating procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete all aspects of product and site license applications and amendments as per Canadian regulations for NHPs.
- Conduct literature searches in support of NHP safety and efficacy and evaluates formulas and specifications for Regulatory compliance.
- Compile and submit research findings to Health Canada in support of product licensing requirements.
- Revision of internal product specifications for compliance with regulatory requirements in coordination with Quality Assurance.
- Work with cross functional departments including R&D, Purchasing, Quality, Marketing and Production on regulatory initiatives.
- Preparation of new product label text, ensuring current regulatory requirements are met.
- Revisions and release of product labels as required.
- Respond to Health Canada information request notices (IRNs) relating to product or site licensing within required timelines.
- Initiate and lead the product change control process.
- Correspondence with regulatory agencies on compliance related matters.
- Maintains product quality and regulatory documentation including tracking of licensing applications.
- Record keeping as required.
- Occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) of labels required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required qualifications, education, experience, training, skills, background, and certifications:
- Post-secondary education preferably in the area of nutrition, chemistry or human biology
- Experience with submission of Natural Health Product License applications (required)
- Proven research skills, particularly literature reviews
- Knowledge or experience with USP or other pharmacopeial monographs
- Ability to decipher and interpret/understand scientific studies, formulations and reports
- Good communication skills with particular skill in writing scientific reports and corresponding with regulatory agencies
- Familiarity with Health Canada’s food, drug and natural health product regulations and GMPs
- Knowledge of Canadian nutraceutical and natural health products industry
- Proven attention to detail, demonstrated through education, training or employment in inspection, research, data collection/management or comparable environment
- Advanced computer skills (MS-Office suites, Oracle Applications)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on projects and tasks in a well-organized manner to meet deadlines
- Teamwork skills
How to apply:
Qualified candidates can apply through Indeed or submit their resumes to jobs@puresource.ca. Please note, emails need to have the Job Title (Regulatory Compliance Specialist) in the subject line.
Our Human Resources Team will be in touch if your qualifications match our needs. Please be advised that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates that have been selected for next steps will be contacted.
For more information about our company, visit https://www.puresource.ca/ or https://nowfoods.ca/
For a full list of opportunities, visit https://www.puresource.ca/careers/
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Guelph, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What are your salary expectations?
Work Location: In person