About Sophia’s Garden Artisan Inc.

Sophia’s Garden (Artisan) Inc. (SGA) has a Standard Processing license available under The Cannabis Laws. SGA is a CPG company in the business of infusing foods (a range of products ultimately) with either cannabis or hemp extracts (THC and CBD and related isolates) as a large-scale, low-cost manufacturer. The regulations provide requirements for quality-controlled, cannabis-related products, produced under secure and sanitary conditions, to Canadian markets.

The future may also require GMP level standards for export markets as SGA management deems “export” to be an expansion of our business opportunities.

Position Summary

Sophia’s Garden Artisan Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Temporary Quality Assurance Technician to support our Quality Assurance team at our Thunder Bay facility. This is a temporary position with the potential to transition to permanent employment based on the successful candidate’s performance and the company’s business needs.

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the successful candidate will help ensure that incoming materials, manufacturing processes, and finished products meet regulatory requirements, company specifications, and established quality standards. This role involves routine inspections, sampling and testing, documentation, production monitoring, and support for quality system activities.

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a regulated food or manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in food science, quality assurance, or a related field who enjoys hands-on work and contributing to product quality and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Control and Monitoring:

- Be the example for regulatory and process compliance.
- Adhere to good production practices (GPP) as in Cannabis Regulation, food safety and health & safety requirement in the manufacturing facility, and other quality systems as required.
- Participate in internal and external audits as required.
- Participate in preventive control plan development and maintenance.
- Participate in annual product quality review.
- Monitor, sample, test, and record of incoming raw and packaging material,



and finished product including review COAs.
- Monitor the entire production process to ensure compliance with Good Production Practices (GPP) and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Verify that all production activities meet regulatory requirements and company specifications.
- Initiate, participate and/or lead deviation and CAPA activities.
- Ensure the timely completion of corrective and preventive actions, as assigned, and communicate corrective actions to production personnel.
- Monitor completion and compliance to the allergen control program.
- Provide technical support and training on testing procedures and quality standards to production staff as required.

Documentation and Record Keeping

- Maintain accurate records of all testing and inspections.
- Document non-conformances and assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Ensure all quality-related documentation complies with SOP’s and company policies.
- Provide forms/document to operations as required and collect and organize records in respective binders for audit, including batch records.
- Assist and review quality systems documentation for completeness and accuracy of information, while following GPP/GMP and associated SOPs.

SOP Compliance and Improvement

- Ensure strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) throughout the production process.
- Participate in the review and improvement of SOPs to ensure they remain compliant with regulatory requirements.
- Provide feedback to the Quality Assurance team on opportunities for improvement in procedures and testing methods.
- Conduct training sessions for staff related to SOPs, and general operational procedures.

Equipment Calibration and Maintenance

- Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and scales to ensure accuracy and functionality.




- Schedule routine maintenance and coordinate with third-party service providers for repairs as needed.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

- University degree in Food Science or equivalent.
- Experience in a quality assurance role, preferably in a regulated industry (pharmaceuticals, food, cannabis).
- Experience in a cannabis production environment is an asset.

Technical Skills:
- Knowledge of Good Production Practices (GPP) and Health Canada cannabis regulations is an asset.
- Familiarity with data management software for documentation and record-keeping.

Soft Skills:
- Solid organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a rapid-paced environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Other Requirements:
- Must be able to work in compliance with Health Canada regulations.
- Ability to stand for long periods, lift moderate weights, and work in a laboratory/production environment.

Key Competencies:
- Attention to Detail: Ability to conduct thorough and precise testing and documentation.
- Problem-Solving: Proactively identify issues, analyze data, and assist in finding effective solutions.
- Compliance and Integrity: Demonstrate commitment to following regulatory and company policies.
- Adaptability: Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
- Collaboration: Willingness to work with diverse teams to achieve quality goals.

Working Conditions:
- Primarily works in a laboratory setting, with occasional work in production areas.
- Exposure to cannabis products and related odors.
- May require protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, gloves, masks).

Equal Opportunity Employer SGA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented communities.

Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6P8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:
- Quality Control: 2 years (required)

Language:
- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Quality Assurance Technician (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Sophia's Garden (Artisan
📍 Thunder Bay