Quality Assurance Technician

**Title: Quality Assurance Technician**
**Department: Quality**
**Reports to: Quality Assurance Supervisor**

**Shift: Days: 7am-7pm (days) (see below for schedule)**
- Week 1: 2 days on (Mon & Tues), 2 off (Wed & Thurs), 3 days on (Fri-Sun)
- Week 2: 2 days off (Mon & Tues), 2 days on (Wed & Thurs), 3 days off (Fri-Sun)
- ** Weekend Shift Premium** of $2.00 per hour.
- **Night Shift Premium** of $4.00 per hour.

**Company Background**

Carlsberg Canada Inc. (CCI) is the Canadian Division of Carlsberg Breweries A/S which is the World’s 3rd largest brewer and one of the fastest growing brewers in the World. With over 100 beer brands in our portfolio Carlsberg sells beer in over 140 countries worldwide while producing beer under license in over 40 countries.

Carlsberg Canada recently purchased Waterloo Brewing Ltd. so Carlsberg Canada includes the production, distribution and commercialization of Carlsberg and Waterloo products as well as various co-manufacturing partnerships.

**Role Summary**
- To ensure adherence to quality specifications in all departments
- To lead or assist investigations into out of specification conditions.
- To ensure product meets all regulatory requirements.
- To act a technical resource for operators and supervisors in all departments

**Accountabilities**:

- Responsible for accurate analysis, documentation and reporting of specified analytical parameters for products at a variety of points during the process, according to standard sampling programs.
- Set up and conduct chemical tests and analyses using Beer-Alcolyzer, Spectrophotometer, RapidT, Titration, and chemical separation techniques through Distillation and High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare standard reagents for calibration of equipment.
- Responsible for compiling analytical reports and process/equipment trends.
- Interprets analytical results to provide direction on product release and process changes.
- Responsible for auditing packaging lines to ensure compliance to internal specifications.
- Responsible for identification of non-standard elements of risk and reporting situations to appropriate supervisory staff in affected department and to Quality Assurance Manager.
- Leads/assists in quality troubleshooting activities within the production line/process.
- Responsible for identification of non-conforming products, placing production on quality hold, as per procedure and investigation of incidents.
- Responsible for the completion of audits of the GMP, quality procedures, food safety procedures and standard operating procedures
- Ensure all raw materials are of standard quality to ensure safety, quality, and consistency of the product.
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices
- Maintain Good Housekeeping Practices in designated work areas
- Maintain accurate and legible documentation.
- Other tasks or duties as assigned by supervision or management, that may be required to ensure the continues success of the company.

**Education & Qualifications**:

- Post-Secondary Education in Science related field or Quality Control/Assurance an asset
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality of work.
- Strong interest in Quality Assurance field
- Sound Laboratory techniques.
- Must be computer literate.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
- High regard for Health & Safety requirements

**Here's what awaits you**:
We're asking for dedication, but you'll find ample rewards in:

- Continuous learning: Guidance from mentors and structured training initiatives
- Opportunities for career growth, including internationally.
- A purpose-driven company with ambitious goals
- A relaxed, social work environment with enthusiastic colleagues

We provide a competitive base salary along with a comprehensive benefits package that is fully covered by the employer. This package includes a range of benefits such as dental care, disability insurance, extended health coverage, a healthcare spending account, life insurance, paid time off, RRSP matching, tuition reimbursement, vision care, casual dress code, participation in company events, the option for remote work, and a fantastic Beer Benefit. Eligible employees may also receive bonuses as part of our supplemental pay options.

CARLSBERG GROUP: BREWING FOR A BETTER TODAY AND TOMORROW
- **Diversity, equity, and inclusion**_

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Quality assurance: 2 years (preferred)
- Food/Beverage Manufacturing: 1 yea