The Company:
At Valens, we believe in creating products for those who need them. We do things the right way without ever cutting corners. Whether it\xe2\x80\x99s medical or recreational, local, or international, we\xe2\x80\x99re pursuing meaningful extraction, formulation, product development and testing to bring purposeful cannabis to the people.
We each have our unique story, but we have a common goal of creating exceptional products with the end user in mind. We celebrate team wins, big and small, by recognizing the role that everyone has played in it. It is about growing together, learning together, and making a positive difference.

AT VALENS, IT\xe2\x80\x99S PERSONAL.

The Location:

• Don\xe2\x80\x99t miss this opportunity to help build and shape the growing cannabis industry!
• Live, work and play in the sunny Okanagan where nature is at your doorstep.
• Immerse yourself in an environment where championing the individual is not just a motto, it is a daily practice and how we succeed as a team.

The Opportunity:
Reporting to Quality Assurance (QA) Lead, the Quality Assurance Associate is responsible for learning, teaching, implementing, and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality standards in all departments related to all quality systems. In addition, the QA Associate is responsible for assisting the team with Certificate of Analysis (CoA) review, label approvals, protocols, deviations, corrective and preventive action (CAPAs), change controls, and risk assessments.

As a Quality Assurance Associate you will:

• Assists the Quality Assurance Team in managing Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Review batch records and release products for sale as per company policies
• Provide solutions to reported customer complaints through change controls and/or CAPAs
• Action on protocols and deviations to ensure the company\xe2\x80\x99s product quality standards are met
• Review and approve labels to ensure compliance with regulations and customer satisfaction
• Write, review, and update SOPs and policies to ensure continuous compliance
• Review, create and archive CoAs, file and archive all other private brand documents
• Work closely with other branches of Quality and cross-departmentally as required
• Complete all other tasks related to the position, as assigned by the Senior Quality Manager

As a Quality Assurance Associate you bring:

• Bachelor of Science, or Diploma in a related scientific discipline
• 1-2 years of experience in Quality, Regulatory, or Operations in a Cannabis Industry or Related field
• Knowledge of the Cannabis Act, Health Canada, Good Production Practices (GPP) and Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) regulations
• Previous experience in either the cannabis or pharmaceutical industry is an asset
• Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook and electronic databases
• Excellent analytical skills and above average attention to detail
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Capable of multitasking with minimal supervision
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• All successful candidates are required to pass background checks

As a valued member of the Valens team, you will enjoy:

• Competitive total compensation and incentives
• A top-notch extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental
• An entrepreneurial and innovative environment that fosters growth and continuous learning

We are grateful for the interest in this role from all candidates, however, we will be contacting only those that are selected for next steps in the hiring process.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
The Valens Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a welcoming, inclusive, diverse and safe workplace where all of our team members have equal opportunity to succeed. We know this begins with recruitment. To honor our commitment, Valens encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, ages and abilities.

Please note that The Valens Company does not utilize social media to hire employees, nor does it ever charge fees to candidates at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. When replying to emails, please ensure the sender name and email address match exactly and the address ends in @thevalenscompany.com. If you are concerned about the authenticity of an email, letter, or call from, for, or on behalf of The Valens Company, please send an email inquiry to careers@thevalenscompany.com.