Quality Assurance Specialist

The Quality Technician ensures that quality system, materials, components, equipment, premises, processes, operations, procedures, products and records are introduced, performed, maintained and followed in accordance with established procedures and specifications of Maricann while in compliance with the Cannabis Act and GMP and GPP. Reports to Quality Assurance Manager (QAP) in absence to Alternate Quality Assurance Manager (Q-QAP)

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Ensure quality of product produced, stored, packaged and labelled before it is made available for provision or sale via monitoring these processes in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Specifications, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Production Practices
- Ensure incoming materials and components are verified and inspected prior to use and are compliant with required specifications
- Ensure cleaning and sanitation program is followed
- Conduct quality inspection and verification of production areas, equipment and techniques
- Conduct quality verification, sampling, inspection and in-process controls of product and finished goods, including maintenance of product test and retention samples
- Preparation and control of shipping orders and test submissions for test samples
- Issue, control and maintain necessary batch production, packaging and labelling documents
- Ensure production personnel are following proper procedure for ongoing production checks
- Perform batch production, packaging, labelling and testing records review accordingly with compliance requirements and maintain records in accordance with retention process
- Participate in quality evaluation, assessment and investigation in respect of out-of-specification test results, returned product, deviations, adverse events, product complaints, loss or theft, security occurrence, and assist with problem solving, root cause analysis and corrective actions, as appropriate
- Responsible to ensure accurate quality documentation and records are maintained
- Ensure product is released and approved by the QAP before it is made available for provision or sale
- Support the QA Manager by assisting with training and instruction for Operations personnel in QA measuring procedures
- Support the QA Manager by partnering to develop and maintain quality procedures and work instructions
- Provide quality management with detailed quality and compliance reports as required
- Support the QA Manager by communicating with contract organisations on products testing information, as required
- Assist in GMP, GPP, compliance and regulatory affairs governed internal and external activities, including inspections by government agencies (Health Canada), as appropriate
- Work safely, report all workplace hazards and follow all Maricann’s Health and Safety policies and procedures, Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Participate in annual health & safety training provided by Maricann
- Adheres to all Maricann’s policies, guidelines and statutory requirements (such as but not limited to Employment Standards Act, Workplace Safety Insurance Act and Ontario Human Rights Act)
- Attend and participate in team and supervision meetings
- Attend and participate in all required training such as but not limited to WHMIS, AODA and Health and Safety
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Bachelor's Degree in a science or pharmaceutical field preferred or minimum of three years demonstrated success in a Pharmaceutical, / NHP / Medical Cannabis industry in Quality Assurance / Quality Control / Regulatory Affairs / Compliance or equivalent environment
- Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and other Microsoft Office Programs
- Security clearance by Health Canada under the Cannabis Regulations will be required
- Minimum two years successful demonstrated ability to train others in procedures and communicate QA practices
- Detail oriented with excellent problem-solving ability to deliver on the QA mandate
- Self-motivated; willingness to take initiative and accept responsibility with mínimal direction
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to demonstrate the importance of the QA function with all levels at Maricann and externally to deliver on objectives.
- Excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal skills are required

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person