Quality Assurance Specialist - Pitt Meadows, Canada - BZAM Management Inc

BZAM Management Inc

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Pitt Meadows, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

BZAM Ltd. is as awesome as it sounds

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager (QAP), the Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for the verification and validation of quality assurance, ensuring that cannabis products produced meet the organization's objectives for quality, safety, regulatory and customer expectations in accordance with the Cannabis Act and relevant regulations.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in managing the licensed site's Quality Assurance Department and assist in developing, reviewing, and maintaining SOPs & Quality Management Programs and projects to ensure GPP compliance under the Cannabis Act/Regulations. Work crossdepartmentally to implement SOPs (i.e. Operations, Regulatory, Security);
Support site in development of training programs around SOPs pertaining to GPP and Record Keeping Compliance; Collaborate training programs with Human Resources and assess training gaps continuously;
Implement quality control programs/systems for cannabis cultivation and storage;
Collaborate on development and implementation of programs around GPP & Record Keeping Methods for sanitation of premises, equipment, cleanliness, hygienic behaviour of personnel, and facility maintenance;
Collaborate with Regulatory and Security Departments to develop and perform internal audits regularly to determine quality assurance compliance according to Cannabis Regulations; and
Other duties as required.

WHAT YOU BRING:

BSc. in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacology or Food Science, obtained or recognized by a Canadian University;
5+ years' management experience in Quality Assurance/Control in a production environment;
Preferred knowledge of plant chemistry, extraction and formulation systems, and chromatographic techniques;
Recent criminal record check completed (required prior to hiring);
Solid ERP, MS Office Suite, Adobe Pro, G-Suite and additional technical proficiency; and

You Are FOCUSED, DETAIL ORIENTED, ORGANIZED AND METHODICAL. Nothing gets by you and you are a master at time management.

You Are an EXCEPTIONAL LEADER with developed management and coaching skills, a strong sense of integrity and work ethic.

You are a CLEAR COMMUNICATOR capable of speaking and writing professionally, clearly and concisely.

You are a RESEARCH GURU, proficient in researching and retaining complicated compliance knowledge.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

Proven knowledge and experience in the stated responsibilities of the position (i.e. Food, Pharma, NHP);
Previous experience as a standalone QA/QC resource having direct responsibility for determining strategic objectives to meet quality with given resources and carry out tactical execution.
Preferred experience with cGMP, GAP, GLP, HACCP, ISO and FDA; and
Preferred experience with design inspection methods, fabrication and production of medical cannabis.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive Compensation
Minimum of Three Weeks Paid Vacation
Extended Health and Dental Group Benefits
Health Care Spending Account
RRSP Matching Program and TFSA options
Rapid growth and advancement potential
Learning and development opportunities
Dynamic and innovative environment
Exceptional culture
Eligible employees

BZAM Ltd. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength of diversity within the workplace.

All qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, nationality, age, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.