Associate, Quality Assurance
Leamington, ON $48,000 - $50,000
Auxly is an international cannabis company dedicated to bringing innovative, effective, and high-quality cannabis products to the medical, wellness and adult-use markets. Auxly's experienced team of industry first-movers and enterprising visionaries have secured a diversified supply of raw cannabis, strong clinical, scientific, and operating capabilities and leading research and development infrastructure in order to create trusted products and brands in an expanding global market
Help Shape the Quality Behind Canada's Leading Cannabis Products
Are you detail-oriented, curious, and passionate about ensuring products meet the highest standards? Auxly is looking for a Quality Assurance Associate to join our growing team in Leamington, Ontario.
In this role, you'll be a key contributor to the quality and compliance of our cannabis manufacturing operations. Working closely with Cultivation, Post-Harvest and Quality teams, you'll help ensure every product meets regulatory requirements, internal standards, and customer expectations before reaching the market.
Whether you're beginning your quality career or looking to build on existing manufacturing experience, we'd love to hear from you. We're willing to train the right candidate with a strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and a keen eye for detail.
What You'll Do
As a Quality Assurance Associate, you'll play an important role throughout the manufacturing process by:
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Inspecting incoming materials and completing quality checks before they're approved for use.
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Supporting cultivation and post- harvest readiness through line clearance and cleaning verification activities.
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Performing in-process testing and product sampling to ensure quality standards are consistently met.
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Reviewing cultivation and batch records for accuracy and completeness.
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Identifying and escalating quality concerns, non-conformances, or compliance issues.
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Monitoring the implementation of approved process changes and new product launches.
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Working within quality management and enterprise software systems to document and track activities.
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Assisting with investigations related to deviations, complaints, and quality events.
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Supporting the development and continuous improvement of SOPs, forms, and work instructions.
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Participating in internal and external audits alongside Quality leadership.
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Promoting a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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Taking on additional responsibilities and special projects as needed.
What We're Looking For
We're open to a variety of backgrounds and experiences. You may be a great fit if you have:
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<1 year of experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, manufacturing, or a related production environment; or
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Post-secondary education in Science, Quality Management, Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.
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Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures consistently.
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Excellent organizational and communication skills.
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A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous learning.
What Will Give You an Edge
The following qualifications are considered assets:
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Experience using ERP, QMS, or other manufacturing software systems.
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Previous experience working in a GMP, GPP, pharmaceutical, food, or regulated manufacturing environment.
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Knowledge of the Cannabis Act and cannabis industry regulations.
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Experience participating in audits, investigations, or quality improvement initiatives.
Why Join Auxly?
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Competitive hourly compensation.
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Extensive benefit package.
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Paid vacation time and personal days.
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Yearly targeted bonuses.
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Opportunities to learn and grow within a highly regulated and rapidly evolving industry.
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Hands-on exposure to quality systems, cultivation and manufacturing operations, and compliance processes.
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Collaborative team environment that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
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The opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality and consumer experience.
About Auxly
At Auxly, we're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive culture for all employees.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
