QA Associate (12 month contract)

Job Description

Who We Are
 

Founded in 2013, Organigram is a leading Canadian licensed producer, focused on producing high-quality, indoor-grown cannabis for adult recreational consumers in all provinces and the Yukon. Headquartered in Toronto (Ontario), Organigram has three state-of-the-art cultivation and processing facilities in Moncton (New Brunswick), Winnipeg (Manitoba) and Lac-Supérieur (Quebec), and our adult-use products can be found in retail outlets from coast-to-coast. Organigram's adult-use brands include Edison, SHRED, monjour, Laurentian Cannabis, Holy Mountain, Big Bag O’Buds, Tremblant Cannabis and Trailblazer.
 

Our mission is to delight consumers with trusted brands that deliver innovative cannabis products and experiences while promoting education and industry advocacy.
 

Over the past year we have seen significant growth in this emerging cannabis industry and attribute this growth to our team members. We believe our deep-rooted culture; our values and our welcoming work environment have contributed to our overall success. Our focus on innovation, responsiveness to the needs of our customers and our people–centric approach have helped us become a trusted name amongst our stakeholders - be it our customers, partners, investors, our team members, and the communities that we support.
 

Why work with us?
 

Organigram is a diverse and inclusive organization that cares about you and the community you live in. Our competitive salary and benefits, education reimbursement and flexible work environment are designed to work for you as you grow and develop in your career. We offer an annual wellness credit and unlimited vacation to support your health and wellbeing. And you can feel good knowing our Organigram Operating for Good program provides you with the opportunity to support your community through sponsored volunteer initiatives.

The QA Associate will be responsible for managing documentation, coordinating activities of staff, and monitoring the production of regulatory compliant product. The QA Associate will provide assistance to the functions within the Quality Management System, and will be dedicated to ensuring compliance across all departments. Reporting to the QA Supervisor, the QA Associate will be responsible for ensuring that Good Production Practices (GPP) and all applicable regulations laid out by the Cannabis Act are adhered to at all times. The extraction facility is located in Aylmer, Ontario. 

Position Overview:

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of QA documentation, ensuring Good Documentation Practices on all applicable documents related to GPP
• Assist with managing the Quality Management System
• Draft SOPs to ensure continuous compliance
• Ensure that cannabis, raw materials, and packaging materials are received and tested in accordance with established procedures
• Investigate and complete deviation reports, complaints, and CAPAs
• Review batch records and Certificates of Analysis, ensuring that product meets quality and regulatory requirements
• Ensure that all staff are adhering to facility SOPs and GPP at all times
• Work with QA Supervisor to develop, implement and conduct internal facility audits as scheduled
• Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in science or a related discipline
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in Quality Assurance in a GMP/GPP environment, pharmaceutical and/or food and beverage industry
• Experience with Quality Systems: Change Control, Deviation, CAPA, Document Control
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and collaborate with a cross-functional project team
• Highly organized with attention to detail for successfully satisfying diverse responsibilities
• Ability to read and correctly interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, and specifications
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility to work varying shift schedules

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous work experience with a Canadian Licensed Producer (LP)

• Knowledge of the Cannabis Act, GPP, and GMP

• Experience working in a HACCP environment
• Experience working in a high growth environment

SCHEDULE

? “Half Continental” rotating shift schedule (Days ONLY): 4 days one week, 3 days the following week

?  Sunday through to Saturday (7-day operation). Hours are 7:30am – 8:00pm (12.5 hours)

?  Breaks are: three 30 min breaks to be broken up based on team needs and discussed with Supervisor/Manager

Location: Aylmer, Ontario. Role is required to be on site.

Thank you for your interest in Organigram.
 

Organigram is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment practices, and we invite the opportunity to discuss any accommodation needs required throughout the hiring process. Please email us at internalrecruiting@organigram.ca and include the following: Job posting title, your name and contact information and your preferred method of contact.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

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