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KOST USA

Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Montreal, QC, CAPosted 2 months ago
hybrid

Job Description

Department: Regulatory Affairs / Product Compliance Reports To: Director, Regulatory Affairs   Role Summary   The Regulatory Compliance Coordinator supports chemical and consumer product regulatory compliance activities for products marketed in the United States and Canada, with primary responsibility for SDS authoring, regulatory data management, and transportation of dangerous goods (DOT/TDG). The role requires working familiarity with U.S. and Canadian chemical and consumer product labeling regulations, including CPSA and CCCR, to ensure alignment between SDSs, labels, and regulatory requirements.   Key Responsibilities   Author, review, and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in compliance with: OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200 – U.S.) WHMIS 2015 (as amended – Canada) Perform and document GHS hazard classifications Ensure accuracy and consistency across all 16 SDS sections Update SDSs due to formulation changes, supplier updates, or regulatory revisions Coordinate SDS distribution and respond to customer, audit, and inspection requests Utilize SDS authoring and regulatory systems such as SAP EHS, Sphera, Chemwatch, Chemdox, 3E, UL WERCS, or similar platforms Manage SDS lifecycle workflows, version control, and change documentation Review and support approval of chemical product labels to ensure compliance with OSHA HazCom labeling requirements (U.S.) and WHMIS supplier labeling requirements (Canada) Support consumer chemical product labeling in accordance with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) and applicable CPSC requirements and Canada Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations (CCCR) Support continuous improvement initiatives related to regulatory compliance processes Serve as a regulatory support contact for various stakeholders   Qualifications Required   Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Toxicology, or related field 3–6 years of experience in regulatory compliance, SDS authoring, hazard communication, or chemical safety Hands on experience authoring and updating SDSs Strong understanding of U.S. and Canadian chemical regulatory frameworks Direct experience with DOT and TDG regulations Working knowledge in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) & Canada Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations (CCCR) Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy Ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated environment Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements with supervision Strong written communication and documentation skills Effective cross‑functional collaboration Detail‑oriented, organized, and execution‑focused Familiarity with pesticide and VOC regulations along with CEPA DSL and TSCA requirements is a plus.

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