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Documentation Program Lead
@ Nature's Path
Richmond, British Columbia
Overview
Nature's Path is hiring a Documentation Program Lead in Richmond, BC for a full-time role. The work centres on controlled R&D documents, packaging artwork review, documentation programs and audit support, plus managing the Raw Material Specification program. The posting states a salary of $75,000 to $85,000 per year with a 10% bonus, and a hybrid schedule in the office Monday to Thursday with Fridays from home.
Pay:
$75,000–$85,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Create, review and maintain R&D documents
- Review and approve packaging artwork in ZiFlow
- Lead continuous improvement of documentation programs
- Deliver procedure-based training
- Prepare documentation for regulatory and customer audits
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in food science or a related field, or equivalent
- Five or more years of food industry experience
- Experience managing controlled documents and cross-functional projects
- Working knowledge of food safety, quality and labelling requirements
- SQF, organic and non-GMO familiarity is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Food science, Product development, Biology, Chemistry |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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Nature's Path
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Activists with heart. Makers of organic foods. Driven by our purpose to leave the earth better than we found it.
Full company description
At Nature’s Path Foods, we’ve made organic breakfast foods and snacks for 40+ years with a simple purpose: to leave the Earth better than we found it. From crunchy granolas to pantry staples and snack-time favorites, our products show up in kitchens across the world. Nature’s Path Foods includes the following brands: Nature’s Path Organic, Love Crunch, EnviroKidz, Love Child, Anita’s Organic Mill, and Que Pasa, all rooted in a commitment to organic ingredients, great taste, and sustainable sourcing. We’re a family-owned, independent Canadian based company whose spent over four decades championing organic agriculture and proving that business can be a force for good. In the last 20 years, Nature’s Path Organic Foods has donated over CAD $81.7 million in organic food and cash to local charities, food banks, environmental & research NGOs, and organic advocacy. Behind every product is a team of passionate people across North America who care deeply about the future of food. At Nature’s Path, you’ll find curious minds, collaborative teams, and people who want their work to make a difference -- from farm to shelf. We’re building the next generation of organic food, and we’re always looking for great people to grow with us. Apply to our open roles today on our website: naturespath.com/en-ca/pages/careers. #DoGoodEatWellTogether
- LinkedIn followers
- 41,582
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 488
- Reported office locations
- 9100 Van Horne Way, Richmond, British Columbia V6X1W3, CA
- Business categories
- Snack Food
- Organic Food
- Food and Beverage
- Other recorded names
- Nature's Path
- Nature's Path Foods
- Specialties
- Certified Organic
- Non GMO Project Verified
- Gluten Free
- Independent and Family Run
- Sustainability
- Zero Waste
- and Climate Neutral
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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At Nature’s Path Foods, we’ve made organic breakfast foods and snacks for 40+ years with a simple purpose: to leave the Earth better than we found it. From crunchy granolas to pantry staples and snack-time favorites, our products show up in kitchens across the world. Nature’s Path Foods includes the following brands: Nature’s Path Organic, Love Crunch, EnviroKidz, Love Child, Anita’s Organic Mill, and Que Pasa, all…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food Production |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1985 |
| Specialties | Certified OrganicNon GMO Project VerifiedGluten FreeIndependent and Family RunSustainabilityZero Wasteand Climate Neutral |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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What You’ll Do
- Create, review, approve, and maintain accurate, current, and traceable R&D documents, including packaging requirements forms, finished goods specifications, change requests, export documents, procedures, training records, and audit materials. Meet established quality standards and turnaround times.
- Review and approve packaging artwork in ZiFlow, checking it against approved requirements and resolving or escalating discrepancies before approval.
- Lead continuous improvement of documentation programs, procedures, workflows, forms, and systems, including Genesis Foods, IFS, ZiFlow, and ASANA.
- Deliver procedure-based training, verify competency, and help colleagues use R&D systems and documentation practices consistently.
- Coordinate preparation and provide accurate, organized documentation support for regulatory, quality, organic, customer, and food-safety audits.
- Partner across functions to support innovation, resolve documentation and compliance issues, and provide clear, evidence-based responses to internal and external enquiries.
- Manage the Raw Material Specification program, working with internal teams and ingredient vendors to keep specifications accurate, compliant, and complete within deadlines.
What You Bring
- A bachelor’s degree in food science, product development, biology, chemistry, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Five or more years of food industry experience in R&D, technical documentation, quality, regulatory, or a related function.
- Experience managing controlled documents, specifications, procedures, training, systems, and cross-functional projects.
- Working knowledge of food safety, quality, labelling, and regulatory requirements. Familiarity with SQF, organic, and non-GMO standards is an asset.
Notes
- This role will pay between $75,000 - $85,000 per year with a 10% bonus.
- We are in office Monday - Thursday, with Friday's working from home.
- This opportunity will be based in our Richmond, BC office.
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