Consultant - Food & Sustainability Advisory Services

Job Description

NSF is seeking to add a Consultant Food & Sustainability Advisory Services to it's growing team. In this role, you will coordinate and execute multiple projects related to Food Safety. You will identify, manage and resolve opportunities and barriers to meet the needs of our clients and/or client's suppliers. As well as assist in business development activities by establishing and maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Understand client's needs and requirements related to food safety (i.e. HACCP/HARPC, GFSI standards, FSMA, SFCR) and beyond
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert and ambassador for NSF Food & Sustainability Advisory Solutions
• Manage projects which could be delivered directly at client's sites as per proposal scope
• Plans, schedules and tracks project timelines and milestones using project management principles
• Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, documentations and presentations, as required
• Ensures invoicing and any customer complaints are managed efficiently and effectively
• Work to develop client relationships, pursuing new business opportunities
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Biology, Nutrition, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of work experience and education
• Consulting and/or advisory experience
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and regulations (US FSMA and Canada SFCR) pertaining to food safety
• Minimum of two (2) years work experience with detailed working knowledge of a variety of food industry sectors and the various industry, government and associations interactions
• Skilled at writing proposal and reports, project management and document control
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with limited direction
• Strong time and project management skills
• Skilled at working with and interacting with computer technology, specifically various industry/client programs and databases
• Travel may be required as part of this role and will vary from project to project
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Must be located in the Quebec area
  
  

Salary Range: $60,000 - $82,000

The total pay range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At NSF, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

“Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.”

About Us

At NSF, our mission is to improve human and planet health by enabling safe food, clean water, and life-enhancing health technologies and products for millions of people around the world. We’re a global leader in standards development, testing, auditing, certification, and knowledge-based solutions for the food, nutrition, water, and life sciences industries. We’re passionate about our work because together, we have a broad impact on our world.

Our growing team of more than 3,000 team members provide services across all continents through our global offices and state-of-the-art laboratories, at our client sites, and from home offices. We’re growing fast and expanding into new areas, and that’s where you come in.

Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.

One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work. NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

About The Team

NSF provides expertise and accredited food services across the entire food value chain: from agriculture, animal welfare, aquaculture, dairy, and production through to processing, distribution, quality management, retail, and restaurants. As a pioneer in food safety, we help businesses thrive while achieving their food sustainability, compliance, and risk management goals.

Our certifications services cover the Global Food Safety Initiative, supplier assurance, foodservice equipment and nonfood compounds, and organic and Certified Transitional certification through Quality Assurance International (QAI). We also offer HACCP validation and inspection, label claims verification and certification, DNA and food package testing, and product and process development. Separately, we provide expert consulting, food safety training, and auditing in areas including food fraud and gap assessments, retail food safety, and brand standards.