Located in beautiful Oro-Medonte, Carmel Pharms is a Licensed Cannabis Producer that is committed to pushing the industry standard forward by delivering unparalleled cannabis experiences. With a focus on top shelf, small batch production and rare genetic varieties, Carmel seeks to inspire our consumers to share our passion for cannabis. At Carmel we foster a work environment that values hard work and collaboration, and we firmly believe in a corporate culture of inclusivity and diversity.
Quality Assurance Specialist
We are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to join the team at Carmel who will be responsible for monitoring and contributing to the QA/QC department's activities, ensuring all processes align with established quality standards. Acting as a key member of the Quality Assurance team, the successful candidate will ensure alignment between business objectives and quality/regulatory standards. Reporting to the Senior Quality Manager/QAP, the successful candidate must have an eye for detail and a positive attitude.
Job Responsibilities Include:
· Work closely with the QAP (Quality Assurance Person) on managing Quality Management Systems (QMS), inventory management, and sanitation programs.
· Communicate and collaborate across departments to ensure the organization meets its quality and regulatory goals.
· Ensure all master forms are accurately prepared and provided to the production team in a timely manner, supporting smooth and efficient production processes.
· Review and verify all batch records for accuracy and completeness before they are submitted for the QAP's final review and approval for sale.
· Collaborate with production teams to resolve quality issues and implement preventative measures.
· Report incidents, observed discrepancies, deviations, and non-conformances immediately to QAP, ensuring they are documented and addressed.
· Conduct and oversee quality control operations, including sampling, testing, and sanitation verification.
· Manage sample submission to labs and communication.
· Conduct and approve label reviews, ensuring 100% accuracy before releasing them to the production team according to schedule.
· Manage key quality systems, including complaints, SOPs, change controls, CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions), deviations, other forms and logs, documentation storage, and record-keeping.
· Collaborate with the QAP and departmental managers to develop and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
· Ensure that all SOPs and Preventative Control Plans are drafted, trained, and implemented correctly across all relevant processes and products.
· Provide training to QA/QC technicians on quality standards, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
· Ensure timely completion of any action items assigned by the QAP.
· Actively participate in federal, provincial, and government audits, as well as third-party inspections, ensuring that all quality systems are complying.
· Participate in risk assessments and lead investigations into deviations, implementing corrective actions as needed.
· Manage the vendor qualification process and assess materials to ensure they meet Carmel's quality standards.
· Ensure that all operations at Carmel comply with applicable federal, provincial, and industry-specific regulations.
Full time hours: 40 per week
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oro-Medonte, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
