Senior Engineer​/Specialist, Pharmaceutical Validation

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm specializing in pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech and industrial plant processes, which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

We offer a stimulating environment where autonomy, collaboration and professional growth are at the heart of our daily work. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work‑life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

We are seeking a senior pharmaceutical validation engineer or specialist with ideally at least 5 years of experience in the validation and qualification of pharmaceutical equipment to join our Greater Toronto Area team. The role involves managing validation activities, including drafting master documents, executing protocols, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Draft master validation documents (e.g., Validation Master Plan (VMP), risk analysis, cleaning matrix, User Requirements Specification (URS));
• Draft and execute equipment/system (IQ/OQ/PQ), process, and cleaning qualification protocols;
• Coordinate and ensure compliance with GMP during validation activities and general operations;
• Support our clients’ QA/Compliance teams in initiating change notices or reporting deviations to trigger CAPA, Change Control, deviations, or other relevant actions within the scope of validation activities;
• Manage client accounts.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in science, engineering, or other relevant disciplines;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, in a manufacturing setting, or in consulting;
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP);
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes;
• Willingness to travel to client sites.

• Competitive Salary commensurate with experience and industry standards;
• Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare);
• Employer‑contributed RRSP plan at 4%;
• Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office;
• Professional development support (e.g., APEGA, APEGS, EGBC) covered by the company;
• Mentorship programs, training, cross‑department opportunities;
• 3 weeks of regular vacation with 1 week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays and 1 week of personal/sick leave;
• Diverse, flexible, and non‑conformist work environment promoting equity and growth;
• Team‑building activities (Lunch & Learn sessions, team retreats, outdoor activities, family get‑togethers, workshops);
• Public transport and telephone reimbursement.

The LAPORTE team