Quality Assurance Specialist

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager (QAP), the Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for the verification and validation of quality assurance, ensuring that cannabis products produced meet the organization’s objectives for quality, safety, regulatory and customer expectations in accordance with the Cannabis Act and relevant regulations.

**ABOUT US**:
BZAM Cannabis is as awesome as it sounds Approved by Health Canada, we are a multi-licensed Canadian cannabis producer that stands for quality, innovation and integrity. We focus on people first by offering an inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives and empowers people to action their ideas and reach their full potential.

We are a growing company with many internal opportunities for career advancement. We operate facilities in the Lower Mainland, West Kootenay and Vancouver Island in British Columbia, and our sister companies operate facilities in Edmonton, Alberta, as well as retail stores in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Emerald Park, Saskatchewan. With accomplished teams in leadership, cultivation, manufacturing and retail, our focus on revolutionizing the cannabis space is the cornerstone of our business.

**YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Assist in managing the licensed site’s Quality Assurance Department and assist in developing, reviewing, and maintaining SOPs & Quality Management Programs and projects to ensure GPP compliance under the Cannabis Act/Regulations. Work cross-departmentally to implement SOPs (i.e. Operations, Regulatory, Security);
- Support site in development of training programs around SOPs pertaining to GPP and Record Keeping Compliance; Collaborate training programs with Human Resources and assess training gaps continuously;
- Implement quality control programs/systems for cannabis cultivation and storage;
- Collaborate on development and implementation of programs around GPP & Record Keeping Methods for sanitation of premises, equipment, cleanliness, hygienic behaviour of personnel, and facility maintenance;
- Collaborate with Regulatory and Security Departments to develop and perform internal audits regularly to determine quality assurance compliance according to Cannabis Regulations; and
- Support regulatory reporting (CTLS and CRA reports) and inventory control functions;
- Other duties as required.

**WHAT YOU BRING**:

- BSc. in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacology or Food Science, obtained or recognized by a Canadian University;
- 5+ years’ management experience in Quality Assurance/Control in a production environment;
- Preferred knowledge of plant chemistry, extraction and formulation systems, and chromatographic techniques;
- Recent criminal record check completed (required prior to hiring);
- Solid ERP, MS Office Suite, Adobe Pro, G-Suite and additional technical proficiency; and

You Are **FOCUSED, DETAIL ORIENTED, ORGANIZED AND METHODICAL**. Nothing gets by you and you are a master at time management.

You Are an **EXCEPTIONAL LEADER **with developed management and coaching skills, a strong sense of integrity and work ethic.

You are a **CLEAR COMMUNICATOR** capable of speaking and writing professionally, clearly and concisely.

You are a **RESEARCH GURU**, proficient in researching and retaining complicated compliance knowledge.

**YOUR EXPERIENCE**:

- Proven knowledge and experience in the stated responsibilities of the position (i.e. Food, Pharma, NHP);
- Previous experience as a stand-alone QA/QC resource having direct responsibility for determining strategic objectives to meet quality with given resources and carry out tactical execution.
- Preferred experience with cGMP, GAP, GLP, HACCP, ISO and FDA; and
- Preferred experience with design inspection methods, fabrication and production of medical cannabis.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Competitive Compensation
- Extended Health and Dental Group Benefits and Health Care Spending Account*
- RRSP Matching Program and TFSA options*
- Rapid growth and advancement potential
- Learning and development opportunities
- Dynamic and innovative environment
- Exceptional culture

*Eligible employees
- BZAM Cannabis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength of diversity within the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, nationality, age, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply._

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

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Quality Assurance or Quality Control: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- ACMPR/ Cannabis Regulations Security Clearance (preferred)

Work Location: One location