Quality Assurance Assistant

**We are a well established licensed producer in the Cannabis field, located in Jarvis, ON and we are searching for the Quality Assurance assistant to compliment our growing team.**

The Quality Assurance Associate is responsible for providing support to the Quality Assurance team and assisting the Production team in keeping compliance to company SOPs. S/he will assist with data entry and document management, employee training and monitoring, regulatory compliance and administrative support related to Quality Assurance. S/he will aid in the ongoing implementation and monitoring of True Fire’s quality assurance systems.

**Roles & Responsibilities**
- Serve as an integral member of the Quality Assurance team, interact/communicate cross-functionally to ensure business objectives are aligned, and ensure that the organization meets its quality, regulatory and business objectives
- Assist in Quality Assurance activities and ensure compliance with Health Canada’s regulatory guidelines and internal SOP’s pertaining to cultivation, processing, packaging, labeling, storage and shipping
- Assist the Quality Assurance Person with preparing and submitting accurate
- monthly regulatory filings including Health Canada reports and Excise Duty reports for the CRA
- Assist with inventory tracking of cannabis products ensuring that cannabis materials slated for processing and sale are accounted for and have all accompanying documentation (CoA, MBPR, release forms etc.)
- Create deviations, complaints and CAPA reports in quality the management system to perform risk assessments and investigations for successful closure of non-conformances.
- Conduct label verifications, laboratory sampling, analysis, recordkeeping of results and OOS investigation
- Perform QA inspections and prepare release documents for both incoming and outgoing shipments based on product and documentation reviews
- Assist with cannabis destruction and documentation in line with Company SOPs.
- Responsible for monitoring, calibration, and verification of equipment used in the facility and in-house laboratory with support from maintenance team and laboratory personnel
- Perform internal audits, production floor inspections, review of process records and training.
- Assist with in-house, 2nd party and 3rd party audits/inspections and/or documentation requests by clients, inspection bodies etc.
- Create QA-related materials such as signs and logbooks.
- Complete data entry, organize and fill controlled documents and maintain record keeping.
- Prepare SOPs to be completed by staff during onboarding and after revisions
- Assist in the preparation of QA deliveries and facilitate shipments
- Ensure compliance with safe work practices, SOP’s, and all applicable regulations.

**Education & Experience**
- Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) or equivalent degree/diploma in an applicable.
- Science related field or equivalent qualification is preferred.
- 2-5 years of work experience in a related field required. (e.g., food industry, pharmaceutical, biomedical).
- Previous experience in either the cannabis industry is an asset
- Knowledge of GPP, HACCP/PCP, GMP, ISO 9001, and Health Canada cannabis regulations is an asset.
- Health Canada security clearance is an advantage.
- Laboratory experience is an asset.
- Knowledge and experience in chemistry, microbiology and pharmacology is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail and multitasking.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Criminal Background check required.
- Reliable attendance is mandatory.
- Excellent workplace housekeeping is essential.
- Strong team player with ability to assist whenever required.
- Able to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- **Quality assurance: 2 years (preferred)**:

- **Cannabis Industry or Regulatory: 1 year (preferred)**

**Individual Job Requirements**
- Reside in the Jarvis, ON area or be willing to relocate.
- Available for work on the weekends as needed.
- Required PPE provided: Scrubs, gloves, hairnets, and safety shoes.
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Bending.
- Lifting.

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

Pay: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Shift:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Work days:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person