Aqualitas Inc. is an award-winning, EU-GMP and DEL certified, Canadian licensed producer of a wide range of medical cannabis products. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Wellford, Aqualitas® is Clean Green Certified® and committed to quality, sustainability, and balance.
Wellford, headquartered in London, UK, is a medical cannabis company with established pharmaceutical distribution in the UK and Europe. The Aqualitas & Wellford combination creates a fully vertically integrated, global medical cannabis company from seed to patient.
Quality Manager
As we expand our production, Aqualitas is looking for an experienced and self-motivated Manager of Quality Assurance/QAP to establish, update and implement quality measures to ensure our compliance with Good Production Practices and applicable legislation/regulations, to support the health of our fish, the growth of our plants and ultimately the quality of our cannabis. Working closely with our Operational team, the Quality Assurance Manager will support production quality through the development, implementation and continuous improvement of policies, procedures systems which are responsive to our regulatory, customer and Aqualitas’ own standards. Drive a quality mindset and culture with collaboration with various departments
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of Aqualitas your work will include but not be limited to the following:
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Quality Assurance: Oversee quality assurance as per applicable legislation and ensure compliance with Health Canada’s guidelines pertaining to production, pest control, sanitation, processing, packaging, labeling, and Good Production Practices.
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Process Development and Implementation: Establish and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), audit and Quality Assurance standards including compliance with the Cannabis Act and Regulations and provide guidance and support to other departments to ensure compliance.
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Batch Approval: Manage batch approval and release process, including final review of documents and interim and final test results. Prepare and maintain batch records.
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Documentation and Record Keeping: Research and remain up to date on regulatory and industry requirements and best practices. Prepare and manage quality assurance documentation, ensure SOPs and other internal documents reflect those requirements in terms that are clear, current and compliant. Ensure records relating to production, packaging, sanitation, and inspection are retained and organized.
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Health Canada and GMP Liaison: Report to Health Canada and customers/distributors on required metrics and outcomes including quality and adverse reactions. Participate in inspections and ensure facility is prepared for any unannounced inspections.
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Staff Management: Manage and coordinate quality assurance staff, providing direction as necessary. Develop and provide training to other staff to ensure their understanding of quality requirements.
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Quality Leadership and Collaboration: Liaise with other departments to ensure systems, processes, practices and recommended improvements are compliant with Health Canada, GMP, GAP, GPP and Aqualitas’ requirements.
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Quality Control and Complaint Handling: Oversee or complete inspection of material, and report as required. Investigate quality complaints and take necessary corrective/preventative actions. Conduct product recalls as necessary and support appropriate reporting to Health Canada.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical science, pharmacy, food or a related field is required
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Previous Health Canada Security Clearance considered an asset. Ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance required.
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Must have the ability to obtain QAP or alternate QAP status under applicable law and regulations.
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5+ years of experience as a Quality Assurance Manager (or equivalent) preferably in a cannabis, cGMP, HACCP, or GAP regulated environment.
Skill Requirements:
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Direct experience participating in managing, or conducting quality controls, audits and inspections.
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Experience in managing people
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Proficiency with quality management systems, documentation, testing methods.
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Experience establishing and maintaining version-controlled standards, policies, procedures and workflows.
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Demonstrated ability to document practices and, procedures and policies which are clear and compliant.
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Working knowledge of relevant national and international practices, regulations and legislation including the Cannabis Act and Regulations, cGMP/GPP, euGMP/GACP/GDP standards, ICH Quality Guidelines and FDA requirements considered an asset.
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Experience with extraction, oil processing, hard and soft-shell encapsulation
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Strong leadership skills
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Ability to act independently and as a team member
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Attention to detail and accuracy including thorough documentation abilities
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Adaptability and flexibility
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Ability to prioritize activities and adjust priorities on short notice
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Excellent comprehension, communication, and interpersonal skills
Other Details:
Location: Brooklyn, NS (Required)
Compensation: Salary to be determined based on skills and experience
Status and Hours: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: 1st April, 2026
Successful applicants must provide satisfactory background and reference checks.
Aqualitas welcomes and encourages diversity. Should you require an accommodation in any aspect of our selection process, please let us know.
We appreciate the interest of all candidates; however, we will only be contacting those that best fit our requirements. Resumes will be kept for consideration for six months.
How to apply:
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject “Quality Manager”.
