Overview:
Our client, a licensed producer of medical and recreational cannabis products, is in need of a Quality Control Specialist to join their Ville St Laurent team. This is a full-time, permanent position within a rapidly growing organization and offers strong opportunities for advancement. Strong compensation and benefits available.
Job summary
As a member of the Quality Assurance team, the position is responsible for standard and regulatory compliance with respect to GPP, Cannabis Regulations, and company SOPs
Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist production and operations in drafting, writing, and implementing SOPs that comply with Cannabis Regulations and GPP
- Complete documentation review including production batch records and other forms as needed
- Assigning and implementing effective CAPA to promote continuous improvement
- Perform daily qualitative and quantitative checks on in-coming materials, in-process procedures, and finished products according to established product specifications, SOPs, and Health Canada requirements
- Facilitate training sessions and on-the-job training for personnel, visitors, and contractors as required on Company SOPs and verify training results
- Assist with the tracking of metrics around compliance and efficiency and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Participate in both internal and external audits as required
- Fulfilling internship program requirement as per school’s requirements (if applicable)
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Relevant Post Secondary Education preferably in the areas of Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Plant Sciences, Agriculture or related discipline as an asset
- Functional bilingualism English/French
- Technical writing ability such as but not limited to SOPs, Reports and Investigation Summary
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP software (ERP software, MS Office, and others)
Experience
- Previous work experience in third-party audits or governmental audits, such as CFIA, Health Canada, USDA, FDA, GFSI, BNQ, etc.
- Understanding of Quality Management Systems including batch record review, batch release, document control, change control, deviations, investigations and CAPA
- Experience working in a cannabis, pharmaceuticals, food production or manufacturing environment is an asset