Quality Assurance Person; QAP

White Ash Group has been engaged by a fully licensed Cannabis cultivation, processing, and consumer packaged goods company to recruit their next QAP.

• Act as the designated QAP per the Cannabis Act & Regulations (Parts 5 & 6 GPP/GDP), approving all SOPs, batch records, sanitation logs, equipment qualifications, and lot release decisions.
• Supervise quality oversight across cultivation, harvesting, processing, packaging, labelling, and shipping activities.
• Conduct and lead internal audits, CAPA initiatives, deviation investigations, and risk assessments.
• Manage product release and ensure compliance with GPP/GMP standards.
• Investigate and resolve product complaints, adverse events, and recall actions.
• Oversee vendor and supplier qualification, environmental monitoring, and pest control programs.
• Draft and update SOPs, specifications, and Master Batch Records.
• Train and mentor staff in SOPs, Quality Management System (QMS), regulatory compliance, and data integrity practices.
• Support and liaise during Health Canada and CRA inspections and third‑party audits.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Life Sciences, Agriculture, Microbiology, Food Science, or equivalent.
• 5–10 years in QA/QC roles within cannabis, pharmaceutical, food, or agriculture sectors; supervisory/management experience is a plus.
• 2–5+ years as a QAP or equivalent QA leadership role in a Licensed Producer (LP) environment.
• In‑depth knowledge of Cannabis Act & Regulations (SOR/) and GPP/GMP/HACCP/ISO frameworks.
• Strong skills in auditing, deviation investigation, CAPA, vendor qualification, and release protocols.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.

• Current Health Canada QAP or A/QAP approval
• Experience in cultivation-focused operations, covering environmental monitoring, fertigation, IPM, and harvest practices.
• Background in pharmacy, food, or agri processing with GMP audit or implementation expertise.
• Prior involvement in annual reporting (ASR) and managing regulatory inspections.

• Must hold Health Canada Security Clearance.
• Full‑time, on‑site work with the ability to stay late or work after‑hours during key events, audits, or product release cycles.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Very competitive compensation package
• Career growth opportunities for advancement