G.W. Seier founded Vita Health Products in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1936. Since then, the company has grown from a small mail-order operation selling herbs and patented medicines into one of Canada’s foremost suppliers of over the counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products and natural health products.
Based in Winnipeg – the geographic centre of Canada – and located in the St. Boniface industrial park, IVC Vita Health Products is a vertically integrated manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of a broad line of high-quality, nutritional supplements, and over the counter medications throughout Canada, with over 260,000 square feet of manufacturing, packaging, and distribution facilities.
IVC Vita Health has a long and proven track record of success and continues to demonstrate strong results with consistent growth. IVC Vita Health is part of the IVC Nutrition Corporation of Companies.
At IVC Vita Health understand the importance of a comprehensive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. Our offerings include:
- Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
- Company paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
- 7 Paid Personal Leave Days per year.
- Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
- Employee assistance programs for mental health and well-being.
- Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.
Join us at IVC Vita Health and be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your success. We are committed to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every team member can thrive both personally and professionally.
Our Vision: The Canadian partner driving self-care innovation to enrich health.
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the QA Validation Manager, the Validation Specialist is responsible for supporting and maintaining the site Validation Program at IVC Vita Health. This role oversees validation and qualification activities related to equipment, cleaning processes, utilities, and computerized systems to ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements. The Validation Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, safety, efficacy, and data integrity by executing validation activities, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating cross-functionally with internal departments and external vendors.
Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop, execute, and maintain validation protocols, reports, and documentation related to equipment qualification, cleaning validation, utilities, and computerized system validation (CSV).
- Support the QA Validation Manager in coordinating validation projects and collaborating with cross-functional departments and external contractors/vendors.
- Maintain and update Validation Master Plans (VMPs) to ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.
- Assess Change Control requests to determine validation impact, requalification requirements, and associated risks.
- Conduct investigations and support deviation resolution related to validation activities, including identifying root causes and recommending corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
- Review calibration, maintenance, and qualification records to ensure equipment and systems remain in a validated state.
- Perform revalidation activities resulting from changes to equipment, software, processes, raw materials, utilities, or manufacturing procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, equipment upgrades, and implementation of new technologies or software systems.
- Perform datalogger calibration activities and prepare temperature mapping and transportation study reports.
- Analyze validation data using statistical and computer-based tools, including generating graphs, trend analyses, and technical summaries.
Qualifications & Experience Required:
- Conduct risk assessments, impact assessments, equivalency assessments, and validation gap analyses as required.
- Evaluate equipment and systems through trend analysis, deviations, maintenance history, and change assessments to ensure ongoing compliance and performance.
- Provide training and technical guidance to employees on validation-related procedures and practices.
- Participate in internal and external audits and support regulatory inspections as required.
- Familiarity with FDA, Health Canada, and GMP regulatory requirements is preferred.
Education, Certification, Licenses & Registrations:
- Participate in internal and external audits and support regulatory inspections as required.
- Familiarity with FDA, Health Canada, and GMP regulatory requirements is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills:
- Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Strong understanding of validation principles, risk management, and data integrity requirements.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective project management, organizational, and time management skills.
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Ability to lead meetings, communicate project status, and drive projects to completion within established timelines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and validation-related software systems.
- Experience with statistical analysis and interpretation of validation data.
- Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC/UPLC systems and Empower software is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of calibration practices, environmental monitoring, and temperature mapping is considered an asset.
Physical Demands:
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, document handling, and operating office equipment.
- Regular standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the workday.
- Visual concentration and acuity required for reading documents and viewing computer screens.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in person, by telephone, and in written correspondence.
- Ability to safely lift and carry light to moderate loads up to 25–30 lbs.
- Occasional climbing of stairs and ladders as required.
- Use of fine motor skills and manual dexterity for detailed tasks and equipment handling.
- Ability to work in controlled manufacturing environments requires the use of gowns and occasional respiratory protection equipment..
At IVC Vita Health, we are dedicated to building a workplace that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We believe our greatest strength comes from embracing different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to create an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
We welcome applicants from all walks of life, including—but not limited to—women, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
We are committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices and strive to foster a culture where all employees have the opportunity to reach their full potential. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support your needs.
Please note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and key responsibilities of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of duties. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign responsibilities as needed to meet operational requirements.
