Regulatory Affairs Specialist, North America

About the role

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors. The business is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions, and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values, and loving chocolate.

The Regulatory Affairs Specialist ensures compliance of raw materials, formulas, and labels with applicable regulatory standards and customer requirements in Canada and the United States. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams—including Quality, CI&TS, Marketing, and Sales—to identify regulatory risks, support product development, and maintain documentation that enables on-time product launches and compliant market access.

Responsibilities

• Provide support related to regional compliance with local legislation for raw materials and finished products, including legislation compliance, labeling, legal data calculations, and claim validation.
• Respond to customer inquiries related to regional compliance and evaluation of customer standards.
• Review packaging artwork for labels in Canada and the US markets, providing feedback and guidance to global teams as related to local legislation.
• Communicate potential risks, mitigation strategies, and alternative solutions to internal stakeholders.
• Review raw materials for compliance in Canada and US markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, biology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in a regulatory position in the food industry.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical regulatory requirements into actionable business decisions.
• Bilingual English/French preferred.
• SAP experience a plus.

Benefits

• Salary range of $65,000 - $85,000, depending on factors such as experience and location, plus annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• MyFlex PTO (unlimited) and paid holidays.
• Hybrid work environment.
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature (#OneBC).
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth within an organization that values development and internal career mobility.
• Be part of a mission to make sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate, with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all products.