Quality Assurance Person

Brooklyn, NS, CA, Canada

Job Description

Aqualitas Inc.

is an award-winning, EU-GMP and DEL certified, Canadian licensed producer of a wide range of medical cannabis products. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Wellford, Aqualitas is Clean Green Certified and committed to quality, sustainability, and balance.

Wellford

, headquartered in London, UK, is a medical cannabis company with established pharmaceutical distribution in the UK and Europe. The Aqualitas & Wellford combination creates a fully vertically integrated, global medical cannabis company from seed to patient.



Quality Assurance Person


Aqualitas is looking for an experienced and self-motivated Quality Assurance Person. The QAP is accountable for the development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of the quality assurance and control systems in strict compliance with The Cannabis Act and Regulations.



Duties and Responsibilities:


1. Regulatory Compliance:


o Understanding and compliance with the current Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations



2. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs):


o Develop, implement, and maintain detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all processes involving cannabis production.



3. Quality Assurance Controls:


o Establish and oversee quality assurance controls during all stages of production and maintain quality standards.



4. Batch Testing and Analysis:


o Coordinate the testing of cannabis products to ensure they meet specifications at third party laboratories.


o Ensure product is tested using validated methods.


o Maintain specification for batch release.


o Batch release all products before sale.



5. Documentation and Record-Keeping:


o Maintain all documentation and batch records for processing


o Ensure good documentation practices are followed



6. Quality Audits:


o Conduct regular internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of quality assurance processes and identify areas for improvement.


o Participate in audits conducted by regulatory bodies, certifying bodies and customers.



7. Supplier and Material Qualification:


o Ensure suppliers of raw material and cannabis suppliers are qualified under an approved supplier qualification program.



8. Training and Education:


o Ensure staff are adequately trained for their job duties including GMP relevant processes.



9. Quality Management System


o Implement and maintain all aspects of the quality management system including but not limited to:


a. Change controls


b. Deviations


c. Corrective and Preventative Actions


d. Out of Specification results


e. Complaints- investigate all complaints


f. Recall-including mock recalls



10. Continuous Improvement:


o Continuously monitor and analyze processes to identify opportunities for improvement in quality control and assurance procedures.



11. Preventative Control Plan


o Develop and implement and maintain preventative control plans


12. Sanitation Program:


o Implement and maintain a sanitation program for the production of cannabis


o Implement and maintain cleaning validations


o Ensure there is an adequate personnel hygiene program for personnel.


13. EUGMP


o Ensure that EUGMP certification is maintained through equipment qualification and process validation


o Ensure any qualifications and validations are current


o Complete product quality reviews yearly



14. Pest Control Program


o Ensure the pest control program for the facility is maintained and is adequate to ensure sanitary conditions


o Ensure there is an adequate pest control program for cannabis plants


Other responsibilities as assigned by CEO


Skills:


1. Good self-starter


2. Knowledge of the cannabis industry


3. Strong attention to detail


4. Technical Writing


5. Audit and Inspection skills


6. Ability to interpret, implement company policies and procedures


7. Team oriented


8. Proficient with computers


9. High ethical standards



Qualifications:

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Control role, preferably in the cannabis, pharmaceutical, or food and beverage industries A degree or diploma in Quality Assurance, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field. Additional certifications in cannabis quality assurance (e.g., GPP, GMP) are an asset. Familiarity with Health Canada's Cannabis Act, Cannabis Regulations, EU GMP, and other cannabis-related regulations is highly preferred. Required to be familiar with the applicable provisions of the Act and associated regulations


Other details:


Location: Brooklyn, NS


Compensation: To be determined based on skills and experience


Status and Hours: Permanent, 40 hrs per week


Closing Date: August 17, 2025



Successful applicants must provide satisfactory background and reference checks.



Aqualitas welcomes and encourages diversity. Should you require an accommodation in any aspect of our selection process, please let us know.



We appreciate the interest of all candidates; however, we will only be contacting those that best fit our requirements. Resumes will be kept for consideration for six months.

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  • Job Id
    JD2559766
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Brooklyn, NS, CA, Canada
  • Education
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