QA/QC Associate

QA/QC Associate (Temporary)

Brantford, Ontario

$20 –$23/hour

Full-Time | On-Site

Assignment: 5 months, starting ASAP

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations and Technology. STRIVE supports clients ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to large organizations across Canada with their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

THE ROLE

Our client is seeking a QA/QC Associate to join their Quality Assurance team in Brantford, ON. This is a temporary opportunity suited for someone with previous quality assurance, quality control or inspection experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

In this role, you will work closely with the Quality Assurance Person (QAP) and Production teams to inspect products, verify labels and counts, review documentation, collect samples and support compliance activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, comfortable working hands-on in a production environment, and able to follow established procedures and quality standards.

You will initially spend the first week working alongside the team members you are covering before taking over their day-to-day floor responsibilities under the direction of the QAP.

This is a full-time, temporary position expected to last approximately five months. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and the position is fully on-site in Brantford. A bus stop is located directly in front of the facility, making the location accessible by public transit.

ADVANTAGES

• $20–$23/hr based on experience
• Approximately five months temporary assignment
• Monday to Friday schedule
• Hands-on experience in a Health Canada-licensed cannabis manufacturing facility
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Quality Assurance Person
• Initial training and transition support
• Exposure to quality inspections, packaging, labelling and production documentation
• Vacation pay and statutory holiday pay in accordance with applicable employment standards

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform quality inspections on incoming materials, in-process products and finished goods
• Inspect cannabis products, cones, packaging and labels for defects and compliance with specifications
• Verify product weights, closures, lot numbers, potency information and dates against applicable specifications and Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
• Verify line clearance and count reconciliations to ensure production quantities and records are accurate
• Collect retention samples and samples for third-party laboratory testing
• Perform sanitation checks and environmental monitoring in production areas
• Review and maintain batch records, logbooks and other quality documentation
• Ensure records are complete, accurate and maintained according to established documentation practices
• Identify and report quality discrepancies, defects and out-of-specification results to the QAP during the same shift
• Follow company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Production Practices (GPP), the Cannabis Act and applicable Cannabis Regulations
• Support compliance activities and maintain accurate records for traceability
• Work collaboratively with Production, Packaging and other departments to support quality standards
• Assist with additional quality-related duties as required

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 1 year of QA, QC or inspection experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, such as cannabis, pharmaceutical, natural health products or food production
• Diploma or degree in a science-related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies in products, labels, weights, counts and documentation
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills
• Ability to follow established procedures and quality standards accurately
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Ability to identify quality concerns and escalate them promptly
• Comfortable working on a production floor and performing repetitive inspection tasks
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Previous experience with cannabis manufacturing, packaging, labelling or inventory reconciliation is an asset
• Familiarity with GPP or GMP requirements is an asset
• Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets skills are an asset
• WHMIS training is an asset
• Must be at least 19 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada
• Ability to pass a background check
• Must be available for the full assignment and able to work on-site in Brantford, ON

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