Job Title: Quality Assurance Person (QAP) – Cannabis (Remote/Hybrid)
Reports To: Director of Operations and Office of the President
Location: Vancouver, BC
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Position Summary
We are seeking a qualified Quality Assurance Person (QAP) to lead our compliance, quality, and product release operations within Canada's regulated cannabis industry. This is a remote-first position with 1 day per week required on-site at our licensed facility in Vancouver.
As the QAP, you will be the final authority for batch release, SOP development, and regulatory compliance under the Cannabis Act and Regulations. You will also oversee audit readiness for both Health Canada and the CRA, and manage all aspects of product quality and complaints.
This role requires a detail-oriented and compliance-focused professional who can operate independently while working collaboratively across remote and on-site teams.
Key Responsibilities - Product Release & Compliance
- Serve as the designated Quality Assurance Person (QAP) in accordance with Health Canada’s Cannabis Regulations.
- Review and approve all production and packaging batch records for final product release.
- Sign off on all batch clearances, ensuring compliance with GPP and internal specifications.
- Ensure products meet regulatory requirements for release, including lab testing review and label accuracy.
SOP & Quality System Management
- Draft, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all departments.
- Ensure all SOPs reflect current regulatory and operational requirements.
- Lead Change Control processes and ensure documentation is up-to-date and compliant.
Audit Readiness & Regulatory Relations
- Prepare and lead Health Canada and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) audits.
- Maintain all necessary records and systems to ensure 24/7 audit readiness.
- Respond to audit findings and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs).
Complaints, Deviations & CAPA
- Manage the full lifecycle of product complaints, including investigation, documentation, and resolution.
- Oversee deviation reporting, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.
- Monitor and trend quality issues to identify and reduce risk.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Work cross-functionally with Production, Operations, and Executive leadership to maintain quality and compliance standards.
- Provide QA oversight and guidance to production associates and supervisors.
- Conduct training on SOPs, compliance, and GPP expectations as required.
Qualifications
- Must meet Health Canada’s requirements for QAP designation, including suitable education and industry experience.
- Degree or diploma in life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, biology, chemistry, or a related field.
- Minimum 2–3 years experience in a regulated cannabis, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience preparing for and leading Health Canada and/or CRA audits.
- Deep knowledge of GPP, GMP, and SOP creation in a licensed facility.
- Strong understanding of inventory control and regulatory recordkeeping.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
Work Environment
- Flexible working hours are supported, but availability during core business hours is required for regulatory or operational needs.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience and credentials
- Remote-first flexibility with consistent in-person connection
- A collaborative, fast-moving team committed to quality and compliance
- Opportunity to shape the quality culture of a growing cannabis company
- An chance to work multiple jobs while also working here - we wont take up 40 hours a week.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V5Z 1B4
