Canada Goose Chemical and Product Compliance Business Partner

About Canada Goose

Founded in Toronto in 1957, Canada Goose has evolved from a specialist outerwear manufacturer into a global luxury lifestyle brand, distinguished by its cold-weather expertise and functional design. Canadian manufacturing remains central to its heritage, linking technical innovation with exacting craftsmanship. As an employer, the brand offers career paths across design, product development, manufacturing, retail and corporate functions within an international business rooted in a distinctive Canadian identity. Its activities bring together the precision of performance apparel and the service expectations of luxury retail, appealing to professionals interested in product excellence, brand storytelling and the relationship between function and contemporary style.

Role & Responsibilities

• Monitor global chemical, regulatory, and product safety requirements, including REACH, POPs, PFAS, Proposition 65, AFIRM, GB Standards, CPSC, and other market-specific regulations, and assess their impact on products, materials, suppliers, and business processes.
• Own and maintain the Canada Goose RSL, testing protocols, and compliance standards, implementing chemical and regulatory compliance programs across all product categories.
• Assess product, material, chemical, and regulatory risks to identify potential performance, safety, labeling, and compliance issues and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Lead testing programs for raw materials, prototypes, mock-ups, due diligence testing, TOP testing, and compliance verification.
• Investigate testing failures, regulatory non-compliances, customer complaints, warranty claims, and market surveillance findings, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Material Development, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Sustainability, Sourcing, and external stakeholders to integrate compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage compliance documentation and certification programs, including test reports, declarations of conformity, OEKO-TEX®, bluesign®, GRS, and other chemical, regulatory, and sustainability-related certifications.
• Lead compliance audits and assessment programs, including bluesign®, OEKO-TEX®, ZDHC, customer audits, and regulatory inspections; ensure audit readiness, corrective action implementation, and continuous process improvement.
• Build and maintain relationships with laboratories, certification bodies, suppliers, industry associations, and regulatory stakeholders, and support supplier onboarding, training, and compliance initiatives.
• Prepare and communicate compliance, testing, PFAS, KPI, and risk assessment reports; manage compliance-related projects and budgets; and escalate critical quality, safety, or regulatory risks to senior management.
• Improve processes by simplifying current workflows while maintaining full compliance and identifying efficiencies through risk assessment and process optimization.
• Compare offers and identify cost-saving opportunities, including across different laboratories.
• Embed all KPI dimensions in the role: Quality, Price/Margin, and Speed.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in the apparel industry, chemical compliance, and/or regulatory compliance.
• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Textile Engineering.
• Prior work experience in textiles and knowledge of laboratory testing.
• Demonstrated experience managing chemical compliance programs, including RSL, PRSL, PFAS, REACH, POPs, Proposition 65, AFIRM, and other global regulatory requirements.
• Experience with EU, China, and global testing and industry standards.
• Experience working with third-party laboratories, certification bodies, and industry standards.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive process improvement initiatives across multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Understanding of apparel industry manufacturing processes.
• Ability to prioritize, work proactively and collaboratively, and handle challenges.
• Confidence, articulateness, goal orientation, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Ability to present technical information clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to multitask in a team environment and perform cross-functional tasks.

Skills

Experience

At least 7 years in the apparel industry, chemical compliance, and/or regulatory compliance.

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Textile Engineering.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 64,000 to CAD 88,000 per annum.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program; career growth opportunities through internal and external programs; Goose Rewards and ICON Rewards; donation matching and paid volunteer time through CG Gives; resources supporting physical and mental health and connection with colleagues.

Culture

Canada Goose’s workplace culture is rooted in its Canadian heritage, combining respect for craftsmanship with a performance-driven approach to innovation. Its working environment brings together design, manufacturing and retail expertise around a shared commitment to quality, functionality and protection against the elements.

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