Quality Technician II (LYF - Cannabis Edibles Division)

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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’s medical or recreational, local or international, we’re 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’S PERSONAL.

The Location:

• Don’t 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:
The Quality Assurance Technician II assists the Quality Assurance Manager to ensure proper execution of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for continuous cannabis edibles production and improvement in accordance with Cannabis Act/Regulations, Good Production Practice (GPP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), relevant Health Canada regulations, company and customer expectations. This role also compiles, maintains and archives batch production records and other related Quality Assurance (QA) documents.

As a Quality Technician II you will:

• Represent QA as an ambassador for the Cannabis Act, and ensure regulatory compliance with respect to GMPs and company SOPs
• Complete batch record reviews and follow up, as required
• Write and implement SOPs and amend processes, as needed
• Complete all required documentation using Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
• Implementation and continuous improvement of quality procedures
• Reviewing quality documentation, as appropriate
• Deviations, investigations, and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) reviews - including documentation and investigation of non-conformances leading to identification of the root cause
• Assigning and implementing effective CAPAs to promote continuous improvement, as required
• Perform data trend analysis for batch release reviews
• Assist with vendor qualifications
• Participate in both internal and external audits
• Provide GMP, GPP, GDP and HACCP training, as required
• Provide quality support, mentoring, and guidance for internal departments
• Other duties as assigned by the Quality Management team

As a Quality Technician II you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in related scientific field (Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Biology etc.)
• Minimum 2 years working in a quality focused role within a manufacturing environment, regulated industry or cannabis industry
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems including batch record review, batch release, document control, change control, deviations, investigations and CAPA
• Proven experience with technical writing (SOPs, Annual Reports, Investigation Summary)
• Familiar with GMP/GPP/GDP/HACCP
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Well-versed in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently, with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work
• 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.

Job Type: Full-time