Quality Assurance Manager

Responsibilities:

• Fulfill the role of the quality assurance person (QAP)
• Lead, manage and develop the quality team by providing training, coaching, and feedback.
• Responsible for cannabis production quality management systems, including ongoing monitoring and implementation.
• Ensure cannabis products (flower, vapes, and edibles) are produced, packaged, labeled, stored, sampled, and tested in accordance with Cannabis Regulations, GPP, and internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Responsible for release and approval of cannabis intended for sale.
• Manage quality assurance training and assist in the development of training materials. Provide ongoing guidance and training to staff on SOPs and regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining preventive control plans (PCPs) for edible and extract production.
• Creation and review of cannabis product labels and provincial case labels.
• Oversee compliance with sanitation, equipment, and pest control programs.
• Ensure all required information for new cannabis product notifications is compiled and accurate.
• Development, revision, and implementation of SOPs and batch records.
• Responsible for third-party lab testing of cannabis products, raw materials, and environmental samples, as well as retention samples onsite.
• Responsible for review of final product testing and development of final product specifications.
• Manage vendor approval and raw material specification programs.
• Manage deviation/incident and corrective and preventative action investigations.
• Responsible for investigating all product quality complaints and taking necessary action.
• Compile quantity inventory reports.
• Lead Health Canada inspections and audits.
• Maintain current knowledge of Cannabis Act and regulations.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor of Science and/or technical diploma in biology, food science, or equivalent field. 
• Previous leadership experience in cannabis or a related industry.
• A valid Health Canada security clearance.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have previously been approved as a QAP.
• 5+ years of Quality Assurance experience within a regulated environment (food, cannabis, pharmaceutical).
• Experience with inventory reporting would be an asset.
• Strong leadership skills and proven experience leading in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convey the importance of QA and regulatory requirements to all stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and work ethic. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 

Rewards:

• Competitive salary
• Health & dental benefits
• Relocation assistance