Quality Assurance Associate

Canadian Blood Services; Brampton; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Quality Assurance Associate, where you will ensure the safety and quality of blood products and services. This role involves compliance monitoring, staff education, and quality improvement initiatives in a hybrid work environment. Your expertise will directly contribute to saving lives and enhancing patient care across Canada.

Benefits

6% payment in lieu of vacation

8.5% payment in lieu of benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment.
• At least 5 years of Quality Management and Continuous Improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards in manufacturing processes.
• Educate staff on Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Monitor and improve quality of products and services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Education

Post-secondary degree in a related discipline

Certificate in Quality Management Systems

Job description

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Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category: Quality and regulatory affairs
Job posting ID: 7192

Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated start date:2025-06-02
Position's anticipated end date: 2026-06-02

Classification: LT OPSEU 200
Salary/Rate of pay: $40.38

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page .

Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary full-time Quality Assurance Associate to join our dynamic Quality Assurance team.

In this role, you will provide the organizational assurance that we meet safety, quality, identity, purity, potency and accessibility requirements of our products and services. The QAA plays an integral role that supports the business in delivering and improving products or services that meet the needs of our customers.

• Provides the organization assurance that our products and services consistently meet requirements by ensuring a state of control in our manufacturing and clinical services processes and overall compliance with regulations and standards, and the appropriate application of Quality System processes (i.e., document management, validation, change control, corrective action preventative action, auditing, training and quality control, quality event management etc.).
• Educates staff allowing them to better understand why Good Manufacturing Practices as defined by Canadian Blood Services' Quality Management System, are necessary and how these principles apply to the activities Canadian Blood Services undertakes.
• Assists the organization to monitor and continuously improve the quality of its products and services by collecting and analyzing data and facilitating root cause analysis, investigations and monitoring improvements.
• Performs work in accordance with the provisions of the Canadian Blood Services' Corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

Desired education and skills

• Post-secondary degree in a related discipline from a recognized academic institution.
• Certificate in Quality Management Systems and/or certified Quality Engineer designation is required, or currently working on certification.
• Ten years of experience within manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment following Good Manufacturing Practices with at least 5 years of Quality Management and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Thorough understanding of applicable standards and regulations and a comprehensive understanding of the theory behind and application of quality system processes as they pertain to the products and services provided by CBS (such as: Health Canada's Blood and Blood component regulations, Canadian Standards Association's Blood and Blood component standards, Canadian Standards Association's Cells, Tissue, and Organ standards, AABB's Cellular Therapy standards, AABB's Blood Bank and Transfusion Services standards).
• Comprehensive knowledge of Quality Management System elements is required.
• Comprehensive analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills are required.
• Effective interpersonal skills along with proven ability to exercise sound judgment, tact and discretion, coach and facilitate discussions that promote the Quality Management System.
• Demonstrated ability to think systemically and anticipate impact on people, systems and processes.

What we offer you

• 6% payment in lieu ofvacation.
• 8.5% payment in lieu of benefits.
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
• Defined benefitpension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• Occasional work related travel is required.
• May act as designate for the Manager or Assistant Manager, Quality Assurance as assigned.
• Physical requirements -ability to lift weight up to 10 kg (22 lbs.)

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

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