Quality Associate
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Associated Health Systems Inc. (AHS Inc.) is a Canadian specialty medical/surgical distributor with custom manufacturing capabilities, ISO 13485 and MDSAP certification. Founded in 1990, AHS operates across Canada, serving acute, long term care, and education facilities. Our resource network is Canadian - and Global.
Our Team is made up of individuals with unique backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. We value diversity and teamwork, and we're motivated and inspired by doing work that matters.
The Role of Quality Associate is a full-time, remote-hybrid position based in Edmonton, AB. This role supports the implementation and maintenance of the company’s Quality Management System, including monitoring compliance with ISO 13485 and internal processes and procedures.
Day-to-day activities include performing quality checks on products and processes, assisting with internal and supplier audits, documenting non-conformities, and supporting corrective and preventive actions. Reporting to the Quality & Regulatory Manager, the Quality Associate collaborates with operations, manufacturing, and distribution teams to ensure consistent quality standards, accurate recordkeeping, and continuous improvement. The role also involves preparing quality reports and presentations, maintaining documentation, and contributing to training efforts related to quality policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Strong analytical skills to review data, identify trends, and support problem-solving.
- Knowledge of quality auditing practices, with the ability to participate in internal audits and support external or regulatory audits.
- Background in quality assurance, including developing or following procedures, managing non-conformities, and supporting corrective and preventive actions.
- Understanding of quality management principles and systems, ideally including ISO 13485: 2016, MDSAP, or related medical device/healthcare standards.
- Familiarity with SOPs, inspections, documentation and data analysis.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to maintain accurate documentation in a regulated environment.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally across departments.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Experience in medical device, healthcare distribution, or a regulated manufacturing environment is an asset.
- Post-secondary education in science, engineering, quality management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience is preferred.
Why AHS Inc.? We do meaningful work with purpose and we make a difference, together. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a fair, inclusive, and respectful workplace.
AHS Inc. offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a robust benefits package - because your well-being matters to us.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Responsibilities
Support the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System by monitoring compliance, conducting product and process quality checks, assisting with audits, and documenting non-conformities and corrective and preventive actions. Maintain quality records and documentation, prepare reports and presentations, support quality-related training, and collaborate with operations, manufacturing, and distribution teams on continuous improvement.
Requirements
The role calls for quality assurance experience, familiarity with quality management systems and auditing, and an understanding of ISO 13485, MDSAP, or related healthcare standards. Candidates should have strong analytical, organizational, documentation, communication, and collaboration skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and preferably post-secondary education in science, engineering, quality management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Management Systems
- ISO 13485
- MDSAP
- Quality Auditing
- Internal Audits
- Supplier Audits
- Non-Conformity Management
- Corrective and Preventive Actions
- Data Analysis
- Problem-Solving
- Documentation Management
- Inspection
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Benefits Package
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Engineering
Keywords
- Quality Management System
- ISO 13485:2016
- MDSAP
- Medical Devices
- Healthcare Distribution
- Regulated Manufacturing
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Audits
- Internal Audits
- Supplier Audits
- Regulatory Audits
- Non-Conformities
- Corrective and Preventive Actions
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Inspections
- Documentation
- Recordkeeping
- Data Analysis
- Trend Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality Reports
- Training
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams