“Join us in building Careers and shaping Experiences Beyond the Box” About Us At Atlantic Packaging, every box tells a story and yours begins here. As a proudly Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario, Quebec and United States), we’re committed to sustainability, customer excellence and community impact. Since 1945, we’ve supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members. At Atlantic, your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact.

The Opportunity Reporting to the Certification & Compliance Manager is responsible for coordinating sales, facility teams and related corporate functions to ensure Atlantic’s various certification standards are being met and prepared for periodic audits.

Certification & Compliance Specialist plays a critical role in supporting commitment to several programs including quality, food safety, health & safety, environmental, ethical, etc. In addition, you will be tasked with our audit team to assist with internal partners in an informational capacity so they can develop and implement strategies to meet requirements or improve.

What You’ll Do

• Understand the company’s objectives and how they relate to facilities / departments so critical improvements can be identified and escalated as required
• Become Internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) in relation to certification standards, regulations, and typical customer requirements as they pertain to paper and paper packaging in multiple industries
• Collaborate with internal departments to develop, maintain and improve HACCP / HARPC plans in keeping with food safety certifications and related regulations
• Work with audit team to develop internal audit scope and plans related to quality, food safety, environmental, Health & Safety, ethics, FSC / SFI chain of custody and associated ESG programs
• Assist with development and control of formal document control systems with goal of becoming SME
• Assist with FSC / SFI systems and audits with goal of becoming SME
• Assist with the coordination and ensure completion of customer and auditor requests for information with goal of becoming SME
• Assist with the management and updating of customer, audit and third-party information websites as they relate to certification responsibilities
• Control, performance, report & follow up on audits related to manufacturing and warehousing facilities
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and goal achievement
• Identify problems and recommend risk aversion measures for effective operation and cost savings
• Maintain open communication with management, facilities, and larger audit team regarding status, risks, and improvements
• Engage in ongoing knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards
• Work with customers and certification auditors to ensure appropriate responses to questions and as necessary facilitate on-site audits / tours to satisfy requirement verification
• Support corporate and facility managers with technical assistance regarding certification / customer requirements to help them develop appropriate systems and documentation
• Provide requirement guidance to internal team members when working on common projects
• Work with audit team to develop internal audit scope and plans related to quality, food safety, environmental, Health & Safety, ethics and associated ESG programs
• Identify opportunities to improve operations and effectiveness to meet requirements or expectations
• Collaborate with internal owners to set certification expectations and maintain related controls
• Guide, mentor, and coach the team on effective relationship building
• Liaise with the necessary support departments to promote timely audit corrective actions investigations
• Set expectations and maintain positive relationships with customers and manufacturing operations throughout the division
• Identify opportunities for improvement within the audit team as well as the plants and advocate for the resources required to effectively address opportunities
• Ensure that processes needed for certification are established, implemented, and maintained
• Understand and encourage facilities / departments in implementing the company’s policies and procedures
• Champion a portfolio of corporate level projects/initiatives intended to improve company and personal development

What You'll Bring

• Education or experience in quality, food or food packaging industry
• Education / experience in lead or internal auditing
• Access to transportation that can travel within greater Toronto area with reasonable expectation of arrival in 1-3 hours
• Ability to travel on short notice (primarily within Toronto GTA) for plan and unannounced audits
• Preference given to education or experience in preventative / corrective actions processes
• Preference given to present or past ASQ certifications
• Preference given to technical writing education or experience
• Ability to work independently and provide educated advice with minimal supervision
• Preference given to education / work experience with systems or standards related to GMP general food safety practices, Risk Reviews, HACCP / HARPC planning, GFSI, ISO9001, or Packaging regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with other departments
• Excellent analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Competent computer skills related to using software such as Excel, Visio, Word
• Preference given to advanced computer skills related such as backend access, excel coding, etc
• Related working experience as Internal or External auditor
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of information and compile into manageable reports
• High attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and ability to manage the follow up of multiple audit related activities.
• Ability to make sound independent judgements related to audit issues that are based on perceived risks, cost, and value-added benefits.
• Change-driven individual who loves to challenge the status quo.
• Organized and self-motivated

Please note Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range: $66,400 - $83,100 per year. A candidate’s experience and knowledge may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.