QA Associate – GMP & Health Canada (On-Site 40%)

Canadian Blood Services; Calgary; Sur place; CAD 86 000 - 102 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Payment in lieu of vacation

Annual performance award

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Canadian Blood Services is seeking a Temporary full-time Quality Assurance Associate to join the Quality Assurance team. You will ensure GMP-compliant practices and oversee audits, CAPA, document control, and risk-based decisions while supporting staff with training on quality systems.

You will apply Health Canada and CSA standards and contribute to continuous improvement in a safety-focused, patient-centered environment. This role requires on-site presence and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Quality Management and Continuous Improvement.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in the quality assurance function of a testing or diagnostics program or organization following Good Manufacturing Practices is preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of demonstrated IT experience, including familiarity with computer systems, applications, and technical problem-solving, is preferred.
• Experience working within the healthcare or medical industry, including hospitals, clinics, medical laboratories, or healthcare service organizations, is considered an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of Health Canada, CSA, and AABB standards.
• Technical skills in Quality Management Systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsabilités

• Ensuring compliance and quality by maintaining controlled processes and applying Quality Management System principles across deviations, document management, retrieval/recall, validation, change control, audits, training, and CAPA.
• Educating staff on the importance of GMP and how Quality Management principles apply to activities at Canadian Blood Services.
• Monitoring and enhancing product and service quality by analyzing data, conducting root cause investigations, and tracking improvements.
• Leading and supporting audit activities for internal/external audits, accreditation assessments, and Health Canada inspections, including inspection readiness and timely corrective actions.
• Acting as a subject matter resource for Testing quality processes by providing coaching, informal training, and knowledge-sharing sessions on GMP, documentation practices, investigations, and risk-based decision making.
• Identifying recurring quality issues, documentation gaps, and potential risks and sharing recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Performing all work in accordance with Corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures to maintain a safe, compliant environment.

Connaissances

Quality management

Continuous improvement

GMP knowledge

Audits & CAPA

IT experience

Formation

Post-secondary education

Outils

Quality Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Canadian Blood Services is seeking a Temporary full-time Quality Assurance Associate to join the Quality Assurance team. You will ensure GMP-compliant practices and oversee audits, CAPA, document control, and risk-based decisions while supporting staff with training on quality systems.

You will apply Health Canada and CSA standards and contribute to continuous improvement in a safety-focused, patient-centered environment. This role requires on-site presence and collaboration across departments.