Senior Engineer​/Specialist, Pharmaceutical Validation

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm specializing in pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech, and industrial plant processes. With 25 offices across North America and Europe and over 480 employees, the company has a 25‑year history of engineering excellence.

This role is based in Burnaby, BC, and is part of the Greater Vancouver team.

• Drafting 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 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, manufacturing setting, or 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 two days per week in the office.
• Professional development: reimbursement of professional fees (e.g., APEGA, APEGS, EGBC, etc.).
• Mentorship programs, training, cross‑department opportunities.
• Three weeks of regular vacation, with an additional week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays and one week of personal/sick leave.
• Inclusive culture with equity, work‑life balance, and efficiency.
• Team‑building activities: lunch & learn sessions, retreats, outdoor activities, family get‑togethers, workshops.
• Public transport and telephone reimbursement.