Job Description
Job Title: Quality Assurance Person (QAP) – Cannabis
Location
Peers, Alberta
Employment Type
Full-Time | Senior Compliance Role
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Person (QAP) to lead quality and regulatory compliance for a large-scale indoor ******** cultivation and processing facility. This role is critical in ensuring all products meet strict regulatory, safety, and quality standards in accordance with Canada’s ******** regulations.
The ideal candidate has direct experience with Health Canada reporting, licensing requirements, and regulatory audits, and is confident operating in a high-volume, highly regulated production environment.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Oversight
Act as the designated QAP under the ******** Regulations, responsible for product release decisions
Ensure full compliance with all applicable requirements set by Health Canada
Maintain and oversee the Quality Management System (QMS)
Approve or reject all ******** products prior to sale
Health Canada Reporting & Audits
Lead all regulatory reporting, including monthly/quarterly submissions and incident reporting
Manage and submit reports through Health Canada systems (e.g., CTLS)
Serve as primary point of contact during Health Canada inspections and audits
Prepare documentation, corrective actions (CAPAs), and responses to audit findings
Ensure ongoing inspection readiness across all departments
Quality Assurance & Control
Oversee product testing programs (microbial, chemical, potency, contaminants)
Review Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and ensure compliance with specifications
Manage deviations, non-conformances, investigations, and recalls if required
Establish and enforce sanitation, hygiene, and contamination control programs
Documentation & Systems
Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs, batch records, and quality documentation
Ensure accurate recordkeeping for traceability, lot tracking, and inventory
Oversee document control and change management processes
Training & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Train staff on GMP, SOPs, and compliance requirements
Work closely with cultivation, post-harvest, and operations teams to ensure quality standards
Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
Required
Degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., chemistry, biology, microbiology, pharmacy)
5+ years of quality assurance experience in a regulated industry (cannabis, pharma, food, or biotech)
Direct experience with Health Canada reporting, CTLS submissions, and regulatory audits
Strong knowledge of ******** Regulations and GMP/GPP standards in Canada
Experience acting as, or supporting, a QAP in a licensed facility
Preferred
Previous QAP designation for a licensed producer
Experience in large-scale indoor cultivation or processing environments
Familiarity with ERP/QMS systems and electronic batch records
Skills & Competencies
Deep understanding of regulatory compliance and audit readiness
Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
Excellent communication skills for regulatory interaction
Problem-solving and root cause analysis (RCA/CAPA)
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
