Quality Assurance Associate

**Quality Assurance Associate**

**Facility**:CannaCure Corporation, subsidiary of Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp
**Location**:Fort Erie, ON
**Type**:Full-time
**Start Date**:Immediate
**Start Wage**:Competitive, commensurable with experience
**Reports To**:Quality Assurance Manager

**Position Summary**:
The Quality Assurance Associate is responsible for providing support to the Quality Assurance team. S/he will assist with document management, data entry, and administrative support related to Quality Assurance. S/he will aid in the ongoing implementation and monitoring of the quality assurance systems.

**Core Competencies**:

- Detail Oriented
- Ethical
- Regulatory Compliant
- Team Player
- Accountability
- Analytical Thinking
- Collaborative
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Understand SOP’s
- Customer oriented
- Work independently

**Job Duties**:

- 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 production, processing, packaging, labeling, and shipping
- Prepare, verify, and modify technical documents, viz. Certificate of Analysis, Certificate of Compliance etc. for products
- 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 releases for both incoming and outgoing shipments based on product and documentation reviews
- Responsible for monitoring, calibration, and verification of equipment used in the facility and in-house laboratory with support from maintenance team
- Involved in performing 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
- Ability to read and follow written and verbal work instructions
- Ensure compliance with safe work practices, SOP’s, and all applicable regulations
- Assist in any task the Head of Facilities designates as an immediate priority to preserve the physical or environmental security of the building, its contents, or staff
- Attend any training session designated by the Company
- Prepare management information reports or other duties as assigned by management depending on business needs

**Qualifications**:

- 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

**Working Conditions**:

- Available for work on the weekends as needed
- variable shift timings as per business needs
- Required PPE provided: Scrubs, gloves, hairnets, and safety shoes

**Physical Requirements**:

- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Bending
- Lifting

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

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Fort Erie, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Quality assurance: 2 years (preferred)
- Cannabis Industry or Regulatory: 1 year (preferred)