Alternate Quality Assurance Person

CannaPiece Corp.; Pickering; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CannaPiece Corp. is seeking a QA/Regulatory leader to ensure Cannabis Act compliance and high product quality in a Health Canada-licensed facility.

The role involves overseeing the QMS, SOP development, document control, audits, and CAPAs, while guiding risk assessments and change controls. Collaboration across Production, Packaging, Maintenance, and Supply Chain is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience as a QAP or AQAP in Health Canada-licensed cannabis facilities preferred.
• Experience in a GPP or GMP regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting Health Canada inspections and regulatory activities.
• Experience maintaining a QMS in a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead/regulate regulatory compliance and product quality processes.
• Review batch records, lab results, specs, deviations, and quality docs.
• Ensure cannabis products meet regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Maintain knowledge of Health Canada guidance documents and changes.
• Lead or participate in internal audits, supplier qualifications, and inspections.
• Develop and improve SOPs, forms, and controlled documents.
• Provide quality leadership and training across the organization.

Skills

QMS

Quality documentation

Audits & inspections

Regulatory compliance

CAPAs & change control

GMP/GPP

Health Canada guidance

Data analysis

Technical writing

ERP systems

SOP development

QMS platforms

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Science, Engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

SmartSheets

Job description

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Duties & Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Product Quality

• Support the QAP in fulfilling all statutory responsibilities under the Cannabis Act, Cannabis Regulations, and GPP/GMP.
• Serve as the AQAP and assume QAP responsibilities, including product release decisions, when designated.
• Review and approve batch production records, laboratory results, specifications, deviations, and quality documentation to ensure compliance prior to product release.
• Ensure cannabis products are manufactured, packaged, labelled, tested, stored, and distributed in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements and Company quality standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of Health Canada guidance documents, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Maintain and continuously improve the Company'sQMS.
• Develop, review, and approve SOPs, work instructions, forms, specifications, and controlled documentation.
• Lead or support investigations involving deviations, non-conformances, complaints, out-of-specification results, root cause analyses, CAPAs, change controls, and risk assessments.
• Monitor quality trends and recommend improvements that strengthen compliance, product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure quality records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with regulatory retention requirements.

Audits, Inspections, & Continuous Improvement

• Lead or participate in internal audits, supplier qualification activities, customer audits, and Health Canada inspections.
• Coordinate responses to audit observations and inspection findings, ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Partner with operational departments to identify opportunities for continuous improvement while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Participate in validation activities, process improvements, new product commercialization, and change management initiatives.
• Provide quality leadership and technical guidance to employees across the organization.
• Deliver GPP/GMP-and quality-related training while promoting a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Build collaborative relationships with Production, Extraction, Packaging, Maintenance, Engineering, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support the development of quality metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve organizational performance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to management on quality and regulatory matters.

Other

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Science, Engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline.

Experience

• Previous experience as a QAP or AQAP within a Health Canada-licensed cannabis facility is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience within a GPP or GMP regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting Health Canada inspections and regulatory compliance activities.
• Experience maintaining a QMS within a regulated industry.
• Experience leading investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and quality risk assessments.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience is considered an asset.

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the Cannabis Act, Cannabis Regulations, GPP/GMP, and applicable Health Canada guidance.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems, document control, investigations, risk management, CAPAs, complaints, change management, and internal auditing.
• Experience reviewing and approving batch documentation and quality records.
• Strong technical writing skills with experience developing SOPs, specifications, investigations, and regulatory documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, QMS platforms, Adobe Acrobat, SmartSheets , and electronic document management systems.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make sound, risk-based decisions.
• Excellent judgment and the confidence to make independent quality decisions.
• Strong integrity and commitment to regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• High attention to detail balanced with practical business judgment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.

Other Requirements

• Eligible to serve as an AQAP under the Cannabis Regulations.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain Health Canada Security Clearance.
• Able to work in a regulated manufacturing environment and wear required personal protective equipment

CannaPiece expressly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the applications of individuals from diverse backgrounds, so that CannaPiece reflects the communities and customers that we serve.

CannaPiece is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage women, minorities, indigenous peoples, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

CannaPiece is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Accommodation may be provided in all parts of the hiring process.

Message from Employer regarding use of AI in the recruitment process: Our applicant tracking system does provide a rating for each application received for a job posting. However, CannaPiece has determined that this rating does not provide an accurate depiction of a candidate's suitability for a role and each application is reviewed on its merit. No additional AI is used in the recruitment process.