Quality Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist – 7-Month Contract

Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Work Arrangement: Fully On-site

Employment Type: Part-Time Contract

Contract Duration: 7 months

Working Hours: Day Shift

Salary: CAD $53,000–$86,135 annually (advertised annual base salary range; contract compensation to be confirmed)

About the Role

An opportunity is available for a Quality Assurance Specialist to support quality management, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives within a consumer healthcare and manufacturing environment.

This entry-level position focuses on maintaining accurate quality records, analysing quality data, supporting corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and ensuring compliance with established quality standards.

The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, quality management, and external manufacturing partners to support product quality, audit readiness, and operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and improvement of quality assurance processes.
• Maintain accurate quality records, documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Collect, organise, and analyse quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare quality reports and support data-driven decision-making.
• Assist with corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans and root cause investigations.
• Monitor corrective actions and ensure timely follow-up on quality issues.
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation preparation and corrective action tracking.
• Assist with investigation reports and quality system improvement projects.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and contract manufacturers to maintain quality standards.
• Support employee training initiatives and the development of quality-related training materials.
• Ensure documentation and processes remain aligned with applicable quality and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product reliability and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
• 0–2 years of experience in quality assurance, quality support, regulatory compliance, or a related area.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, pivot tables, and macros.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and recommend quality improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Confidence using computer systems and applications for documentation and reporting.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Understanding of corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.
• Exposure to quality audits, root cause analysis, or regulatory documentation.
• Experience in manufacturing, consumer healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or a related regulated environment.
• Interest in using technology and data analytics