Quality Assurance Leader, Cannabis Processing

SNDL Inc.; London; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and dental benefits

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Three weeks paid vacation with annual

EFAP and employee perks program

Employee discounts program

Job summary

SNDL Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the Quality team at the London facility, ensuring day-to-day oversight of product and process quality across cannabis processing and edible-product operations, and maintaining compliance with Health Canada regulations, GPP, GDP, and SNDL quality standards.

The role collaborates with site and corporate Quality teams to drive continuous improvement, harmonize procedures across London and Bolton sites, and strengthen quality culture within a

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in a Quality Assurance role within a regulated industry.
• Post-secondary education in science, food science, quality, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Cannabis Act, regulations, guidance and policies.
• Experience with inventory control systems and quality management systems (e.g., eQMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Quality team by setting clear priorities and performance expectations, providing timely feedback, building technical capability, and fostering accountability, collaboration, and a strong quality culture.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and internal brand quality standards, working with the designated QAP/AQAP or fulfilling that function when assigned.
• Own the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures, processes and preventive control plans at the sites
• Ensure regulatory and internal quality requirements are embedded into all processes, documentation, and operations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, consistency, and operational performance
• Establish and maintain quality standards for raw materials, in-process controls, finished product disposition, and rework
• Oversee deviation investigations, CAPAs, complaints, and internal audits to ensure timely resolution and compliance
• Lead quality risk management activities for cannabis processing and edible-product operations, including hazard analysis and the identification, implementation, and verification of critical control measures.
• Monitor and report on quality performance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, commercial, and innovation to support product development and process optimization
• Support vendor quality activities in partnership with the B2B Quality Manager, including qualification, monitoring, and issue resolution
• Champion the use of eQMS and other quality tools to strengthen documentation, traceability, and compliance
• Support training programs to ensure employees understand and meet quality and regulatory expectations
• Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and development of Quality team members

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and coaching

Regulated industry experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Post-secondary education in science, food science, quality, manufacturing, or related field

Tools

eQMS

Quality management systems

Job description

SNDL Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the Quality team at the London facility, ensuring day-to-day oversight of product and process quality across cannabis processing and edible-product operations, and maintaining compliance with Health Canada regulations, GPP, GDP, and SNDL quality standards.

The role collaborates with site and corporate Quality teams to drive continuous improvement, harmonize procedures across London and Bolton sites, and strengthen quality culture within a