Quality Assurance Assistant

**Quality Assurance Assistant - London, Ontario**

**(On-site)**

**_About Tilray_**
- Tilray_ is a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is changing people's lives for the better - one person at a time - by inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life by providing them with products that meet the needs of their mind, body, and soul and invoke a sense of wellbeing. Tilray’s mission is to be the trusted partner for its patients and consumers by providing them with a cultivated experience and health and wellbeing through high-quality, differentiated brands and innovative products. A pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, and distribution, Tilray’s unprecedented production platform supports over 20 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and alcoholic beverages.

**_About High Park Company_**
- High Park Company_
- was established to develop, sell, and distribute inspiring and iconic adult-use cannabis brands._
- Looking to develop your career at the forefront of a rapidly expanding industry?_

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Quality, the Quality Assurance Assistant will be responsible for the implementation and ongoing monitoring of the quality assurance systems for cannabis in strict compliance with Health Canada’s
_Cannabis Regulations_ guidelines. The Quality Assurance Assistant is responsible for supporting the company’s Quality Assurance, manufacturing, maintenance and facilities departments.

**Role and Responsibilities**
- Performs QA monitoring in all areas of manufacturing processes and communicates results to respective area stakeholders
- Assists in quality assurance activities and ensure compliance with Health Canada’s guidelines pertaining to manufacturing, processing, packaging, labeling, shipping
- Ensure compliance with regulations through internal auditing and quality systems by performing audits in manufacturing, facilities and maintenance for inventory, GDP, GPP and process quality compliance. Communicates any non-compliances to respective department stakeholders
- Participates in investigation activities associated with problems or failures within the overall quality assurance systems, to analyze root cause, to propose appropriate corrective action, and to document with deviation reporting tools
- Performs assessment and quality release of packaging components to be used in manufacturing
- Maintaining accurate record keeping and cleanliness of work area
- Liaise closely with colleagues and provides required QA training for all areas of the manufacturing facility to ensure efficient resolution of quality related issues
- Provides support to ensure compliance of Change Control System, Complaints System, Validation System and Deviation Investigation Reports (DIR), including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA)

**Qualifications and Education Requirements**
- Post-secondary diploma or certificate in a technical discipline required
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Food, Physical, or Biological Sciences preferred) is an asset
- Previous experience in a quality assurance role would be an asset
- Detail oriented and self-directed in execution of tasks required
- Strong critical thinking and leadership skills
- Proven ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Applications
- Keen learner, who continually strives to improve their skills and knowledge
- Motivated team player with strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Must possess a willingness to learn with a positive attitude; good communication and time management skills
- Chemistry and Plant Biology knowledge is an asset
- Familiarity with Cannabis Regulations is an asset