Quality Assurance Associate – 14 Month Contract

Come Grow with Us!

GlassHouse Botanics is a privately owned and operated licensed medicinal cannabis producer. Conveniently located just minutes from Pembroke, employees also commute from nearby communities such as Petawawa, Cobden, Eganville, Haley Station, and Westmeath, among others. We proudly employ individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. While we’re a locally grown team, our product is enjoyed across Canada and around the world—our certifications allow us to ship to countries in the European Union, U.K. and Australia. With Canada at the forefront of cannabis innovation, now is the time to join this exciting industry!

Be sure to read the attached document for additional information on the job and working conditions, and ensure you submit two recent professional references along with your resume.

Job Summary

This position is a 14-month contract to cover a maternity leave absence from May 2025 to July 2026. The contract may be extended past the 14 months.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Assurance Associate is primarily responsible for the monitoring and quality control of cannabis production on the production floor and help maintain the pharmaceutical QMS. The role is also responsible for ensuring compliance with various regulations as it pertains to the Cannabis industry, GPP and GMP. The incumbent will support the Quality Manager and the QAP reviewing batch production records. The role also involves drafting and reviewing documents, product inspections, and monitoring and verification activities.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in ensuring GMP and GPP compliance throughout the facility.
• Support coordination of new hires and conducting training in GPPs, GMP and health and safety protocols as required.
• Support and maintain systems to ensure quality of products as defined through established SOPs.
• Support with communication, education, and on-going training to ensure quality requirements of all departments are met.
• Assist with the administration of Outsourced activities such as Pest Control Activities, calibration of instruments, etc.
• Support In-process monitoring throughout the manufacturing processes.
• Approval of production events.
• Monitoring and verification activities as part of the Pharmaceutical QMS.
• Verification of inventory.
• Review of batch production records.
• Support with deviation management, corrective action plans and risk assessments.
• Record verification, collection, organization, and data entry of data/information.
• Participate in the creation, review and/or maintenance of SOPs, investigation of deviations and customer complaints.
• Participate in the initiation and writing of change controls to controlled documents or SOPs as needed to ensure defined quality objectives are met.
• Read, understand, and follow safe work procedures.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and writing skills.
• Initiative-taking, resourceful and analytical.
• Experience in the cannabis industry and EU GMP knowledge and/or experience are an asset.
• Knowledge and previous experience with QMS in the food industry or pharmaceutical.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and follow direction.
• Adaptable
• High work ethic standards.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience in quality management systems in cannabis, food or pharma, or other industry if skills are transferable.
• Experience working under EU GMP requirements.

Education & experience: – a combination of education and experience will be considered.

• A combination of bachelor’s degree in science/agricultural related field and/or technical Diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• 3 or more years of experience working with and/or having implemented a QMS.

Our Environment:

Plants like heat and humidity. To be successful in this position you need to be comfortable working in an enclosed environment with high heat and humidity, wear protective clothing, hair covering and other Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to some hazardous chemicals in a controlled environment.

Conditions of Employment:

All applicants being considered for employment will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to hire. Initial screening (Medical questionnaire) of staff (to confirm your health does not impact on the quality of our product) is required. Since we produce pharmaceutical products, we need to confirm your health with an annual questionnaire, once a year thereafter.

This position is a 14-month contract to cover a maternity leave absence.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Competitive wages
• Paid training — classroom and hands-on experience.
• Health benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Life Insurance
• On-site parking
• Social Committee — pizza parties, lunches, contests, holiday parties, and more.
• Free coffee provided
• Opportunity for growth

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job.

Interested But Don’t Meet All the Requirements?

Apply anyway! We would love to review your resume to learn more about you or find you another opportunity.