At Empack Spraytech Inc., we don’t just manufacture products — we bring ideas to life. As a proudly Canadian, family-operated company based in Brampton, Ontario, we’ve been setting the standard in aerosol and liquid manufacturing since 1999.
With state-of-the-art facilities spanning over 250,000 square feet and the capacity to produce more than 100 million cans a year, Empack is a trusted partner to top consumer and industrial brands across North America. From personal care and household goods to automotive and outdoor products, we specialize in custom contract packaging and private label solutions — all proudly made right here in Canada.
But what really sets us apart is our people. At Empack, we believe in building careers, not just filling jobs. Our collaborative, inclusive culture celebrates innovation, rewards initiative, and supports your growth every step of the way. Whether you're on the production floor, in the lab, or behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future.
Ready to make an impact? Join us and be part of something bigger.
Vacancy: New
Title: Regulatory Affairs- Product & Environmental Compliance Manager
Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 Annually.
The final salary offered will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMJob Overview
The Regulatory Affairs- Product & Environmental Compliance Manager is accountable for integrating Empack’s product regulatory compliance programs with environmental, compliance systems. The role ensures that products, materials, facility registrations, environmental controls, waste streams, emergency preparedness programs, and customer/regulatory communications are managed through controlled, auditable processes suitable for aerosol, liquid, cosmetic, OTC, NHP, industrial, and regulated consumer product manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Regulatory affairs
Maintain facility and product registrations, license topics, notifications and submissions, including Health Canada DEL/NHP requirements, NPN/DIN submissions, cosmetic notifications, FDA/EPA maintenance, PMRA topics, VOC/CARB reviews, Environment Canada/ECCC applicability, and related audits.
Product compliance
Review and approve finished product labelling, WHMIS/GHS customer documentation, TDG classifications, SDS/data requirements, ingredient and claim verification, outsourced product reviews, and external communications on regulatory topics.
Environmental compliance
Lead the Environmental Management System roadmap, ISO 14001 gap assessment, environmental policy/procedures, aspects and impacts register, objectives, monitoring, internal audits, corrective actions, management review inputs, and certification readiness activities.
Waste, utilities and environmental data
Own the controlled Waste Stream Register and Environmental Data Tracker covering waste classification, composition where applicable, monthly/annual volume, disposal method, vendor, water, energy, natural gas, VOC usage, estimated emissions, and environmental cost visibility.
E2 and emergency preparedness
Lead ECCC Environmental Emergency applicability assessments, regulated substance inventories, E2 plan development, risk scenarios, notification procedures, spill/fire/explosion response coordination, annual drills, training, contractor awareness, emergency contacts, and SDS accessibility.
Cross-functional governance
Coordinate Production, Maintenance, QA/RA, Procurement, R&D, Logistics and external vendors to ensure responsibilities are clear, records are complete, and compliance risks are escalated with practical corrective actions.
Key Duties and Tasks
- Coordinate and execute regulatory license, registration and product notification programs, including delegated follow-up with consultants or specialists where required.
- Provide final regulatory review for labels, SDS/customer documentation, WHMIS/GHS/TDG classification, VOC/CARB/ECCC product verification, claims, ingredients and customer compliance requests.
- Build, maintain and periodically review controlled registers for facility/product registrations, regulated substances, waste streams, environmental aspects/impacts, E2 applicability, audits, actions and KPIs.
- Establish monthly environmental data collection routines and quarterly trend reviews for waste, utilities, VOC usage, emissions estimates, hazardous materials and compliance status.
- Lead reduction planning for hazardous waste intensity, recyclable aerosol metals recovery, solvent reuse/reclaim opportunities, purge waste reduction, propellant loss reduction, and lower-VOC/lower-GWP evaluations where feasible.
- Coordinate environmental and EHS training, including WHMIS/product information accessibility, spill response, emergency roles, contractor awareness and supervisor/operator EMS awareness.
- Support investigations, corrective actions, supplier/vendor reviews, regulatory inspections, customer audits and management review reporting related to regulatory, environmental and EHS topics.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in science, environmental science, chemistry, engineering, regulatory affairs, occupational health and safety, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in regulatory affairs, quality, EHS, environmental compliance, chemical/product compliance, manufacturing compliance or a closely related discipline; aerosol, cosmetic, OTC, NHP, and industrial or chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. product compliance frameworks relevant to Empack operations, including Health Canada, PMRA, FDA/EPA, WHMIS/GHS, TDG, consumer/industrial labelling, VOC/CARB and ECCC/environmental obligations.
- Practical understanding of EMS principles, ISO 14001 readiness, environmental aspects and impacts, waste classification, hazardous materials handling, emergency preparedness and compliance recordkeeping.
- Strong ability to translate regulatory and EHS requirements into controlled procedures, registers, training materials, practical actions and audit-ready evidence.
- Advanced written communication, cross-functional coordination, project management, data analysis and vendor/customer communication skills
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Commitment:
At Empack, we believe that a strong and inclusive workforce drives better results—on the shop floor, in our offices, and in the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and accessible environment for everyone—regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, culture, language, or background.
We understand that manufacturing careers have historically left some voices out of the conversation, and we’re actively working to change that. We encourage individuals from all walks of life—including women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, newcomers, veterans, and persons with disabilities—to apply, even if your experience doesn’t check every box in the job description. Your potential, attitude, and willingness to learn matter.
Accessibility at Every Step:
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any accommodations to participate fully in the application or interview process—whether that’s support with completing forms, alternative formats, or physical accessibility—please reach out to [email protected]. We’ll do our best to meet your needs with respect and care.
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive, and we’re building a workplace where people feel safe, supported, and valued—for who they are and what they bring.
Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
