Quality Assurance Associate

QA Associate

Full-time, Onsite

Eastern GTA, Ontario, Canada

Our client is a Health Canada licensed cannabis producer in the Eastern GTA. They are hiring a QA Associate to support day-to-day quality documentation, inventory and regulatory compliance in a GPP/GMP regulated environment.

This hands-on role works closely with Production, Operations, and Supply Chain, and suits a detail-oriented quality professional who is comfortable with data, documentation, and inventory systems.

This is a full-time, onsite position.

MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work fully onsite in the Eastern GTA, Monday to Friday, during daytime business hours
• Professional quality assurance experience in a regulated industry such as cannabis, natural health products, cosmetics, food, or pharmaceuticals
• Hands-on experience with inventory control processes and inventory management software
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Systems & Documentation

• Support QA activities that keep operations compliant with the Health Canada Cannabis Regulations, GPP standards, and internal quality policies
• Review and verify batch records and related QA documentation
• Support product release under established procedures and QA oversight
• Maintain document control and electronic Quality Management System (QMS) activities
• Review, file, and maintain Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and supporting quality records
• Keep QA and inventory records, logs, and trackers accurate and current

Compliance & Cross-Functional Support

• Help prepare for audits and regulatory inspections
• Assist with incoming material inspections and vendor qualification
• Support investigations into non-conformances and customer complaints
• Work with Operations, Production, and Supply Chain teams to keep workflows compliant

Inventory Control & Reporting

• Manage cannabis inventory daily to maintain accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance
• Pull inventory data from the inventory management system and analyze it in Excel
• Help prepare monthly inventory and regulatory reports for internal use and external submission
• Support investigations into inventory discrepancies

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years in a Quality Assurance and/or Inventory Control role within a regulated setting such as cannabis (GPP), cGMP, natural health products, cosmetics, or a similar environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Biotechnology, or a related discipline preferred; relevant hands-on experience is an acceptable alternative
• Proven hands-on work with quality systems, controlled documentation, and compliance-based processes, backed by a sound grasp of QA and inventory control fundamentals
• Experience reconciling inventory data within an inventory management platform
• Exposure to an electronic QMS or similar quality platform
• Confident Excel user, comfortable building spreadsheets, using formulas, and performing basic data analysis
• Working knowledge of Health Canada Cannabis Regulations, GMP/GPP principles, and regulated manufacturing is considered an asset
• Highly detail-oriented, accurate, and well organized
• Takes ownership of assigned work and follows through
• Able to balance several priorities and meet deadlines in a structured, fast-moving setting
• Learns quickly and adjusts readily as priorities shift
• Spots issues early, contributes to investigations, and supports continuous improvement
• Positive, proactive, and eager to keep learning
• Works well both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Available to work onsite in the Eastern GTA, Monday to Friday
• Clean criminal record, with a background check completed before the start date

Compensation: In accordance with Ontario pay-transparency requirements, the expected base salary range for this position is $55,000- $60,000 annually, plus 15 vacation days and medical and dental benefits. Final compensation will be based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Accessibility: Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise during the application process.

Vacancy Disclosure: This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

AI Disclosure: At Emerald Lane Recruitment, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants as part of the hiring process. AI tools are used by our back office to support efficiency, but humans review, assess, and decide throughout the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Emerald Lane Recruitment is committed to advancing equity and inclusion across the global cannabis industry. We proudly support our clients in building teams that reflect the full diversity of the communities they serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.