Quality Assurance Jobs at Metro Inc Canada
Looking to advance your career in quality assurance jobs within the food and life sciences sector? This Quality Assurance Regulatory Specifications Specialist role at Metro Inc offers a rewarding job opportunity for life science graduates seeking regulatory, compliance, and packaging expertise. Located in Ontario, this temporary contract position provides hands-on experience within a nationally recognized organization and is ideal for professionals exploring jobs at Metro Inc and long-term jobs in Ontario.
About Metro Inc
Metro Inc is a leading Canadian food retailer and distributor with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory excellence. Through its national procurement and quality assurance teams, Metro Inc delivers trusted food products to customers across the country. Professionals pursuing jobs at Metro Inc benefit from a collaborative work environment, regulatory leadership, and diverse quality assurance jobs across Ontario and beyond.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Quality Assurance Regulatory Specifications Specialist
- Company: Metro
- Job Requisition ID: 45055
- Career Group: Administration
- Division: QC – Centrale d’Achats – Périssables (80069159)
- Department: National Central Procurement
- Location: 5559 Dundas Street West, Etobicoke, ON, M9B 1B9
- Employment Type: Temporary contract (1 year)
- Salary Range: $54,500 – $81,700 annually
(Final base salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity considerations.)
Quality Assurance Job Summary
This role supports the end-to-end product development process, from final formulation to finished product. The Quality Assurance Regulatory Specifications Specialist plays a key role in developing, reviewing, and validating packaging copy to ensure compliance with Metro standards and government regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory & Packaging Compliance
- Develop, create, and critically review packaging copy for corporate brand products
- Ensure all product information complies with Metro standards and applicable regulations
- Validate vendor-provided information against internal and regulatory requirements
Vendor & Process Management
- Track the progress of packaging copies through development stages
- Follow up with vendors when timelines are missed or regulatory/policy deviations are identified
- Liaise between Metro and vendors to ensure accuracy and timely receipt of information
Documentation & Certification
- Create new and revised product packaging specifications for design, packaging, and regulatory teams
- Obtain and maintain kosher, halal, and organic certificates from vendors
- Maintain and update certification databases
Cross-Functional Support
- Support the Quality Assurance Coordinator during vacation periods
- Manage special regulatory projects as assigned by the Regulatory Manager, Regulatory Supervisor, or Senior Director, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs
Education For Quality Assurance Job
- Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Food Science, or a related discipline
Experience
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in a regulatory or quality assurance role
Skills & Knowledge
- Intermediate computer skills, with strong proficiency in Excel and Word
- Knowledge of SAP is an asset
- Understanding of relevant regulatory and legislative policies and procedures
- Bilingual English/French is an asset
