Do you have passion for what you do? Are you self-motivated, results-driven and like working in a collaborative and team environment? Do you want to learn and grow with Purplefarm Genetics as we learn and grow with you? Then we have a position for you!

Purplefarm Genetics is one of Canada’s premier craft cannabis producers. Coming from the legacy market, Purplefarm Genetics currently operates a 12,000 sq ft facility out of Johnstown, Ontario and operates a 90,000 sq ft facility out of Fredericton, Current Brunswick.

We are looking for an Alternate Quality Assurance Person to work within our Quality team. This candidate will assist the Quality Assurance Person and acts as the alternate.

The responsibilities will include:

Quality Assurance Management (85%)

· Ensures that all cultivation and processing activities are carried out as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), at all times.

· Comprehensive understanding of the Cannabis Act and its Regulations, along with provincial regulations related to cannabis. Must understand the regulatory frameworks and will work with other departments to ensure compliance.

· Collaborate with other relevant departments such as operations, sales and marketing to ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations and guidelines, compliance with Audits regarding our customers, and EUGMP.

· Must ensure that all technical documents at site in use are current. All the master documents such as site policy documents and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) must be controlled and secured in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.

· Maintain SOPs and training documentation.

· Review quality agreements with 3rd party customers/external vendors to ensure compliance.

· Responsible for annual audit of SOPs, including where required with Third-Party Partners, such as testing and formulation partners.

· Complete Supplier Qualifications, where applicable

· Responsible for compliance reporting in CTLS and B300s

· Responsible for high-level review of records completed by staff and managers in Elevated Signals.

· Responsible for training of staff and managers for compliance related SOPs.

· Responsible for assisting in the coordination quality assurance staff, creating department efficiencies and providing leadership support.





· Responsible for coordinating with Cultivation, Phost Harvest, maintenance, and sanitation staff to ensure record keeping in order.

· Communicate effectively to all levels of management.

· Managing quality standards, methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision, accuracy and reliability of company products.

· Responsible for managing compliance of manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety, quality and regulatory standards/requirements for worldwide distributions.

· Assures compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standards, such as GMP, GGP, GPP, GDP, etc.

· Designs methods and procedures for inspecting testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment and finished products.

· Performs internal audits, and vendor evaluation audits on a regular basis to determine quality qualifications. Actively participates in external audits such as Health Canada Inspections.

· Responsible for coordinating annual mock recall

· Performs analysis of reports and production data to identify trends and recommend updates or changes to quality standards and procedures when necessary.

· Assists product support areas in gathering and analyzing data.

· Participates in the reviewing of engineering designs to contribute quality requirements and considerations.

· Oversee sample selection and analytical testing for both internal and external CoA purposes.

· Oversee preparation of documents for cannabis transfers along with QAP and sales team.

· Review and approval of incoming cannabis and non-cannabis products (e.g., nutrients)

· Manage the ATP testing program as conducted by Quality/Production/Sanitation Technicians.

· Work with staff to ensure labelling of sanitation supplies occurs.

· Work with staff to ensure that sanitized rooms/equipment are properly identified.

- Preparation of Certificates of Analysis





-Assists in investigations, deviations, CAPA's, customer complaints, etc.

- Work within our Inventory and eQMS software.

- Preparation of shipping documents for testing labs.

- Preparation of Canadian Food Inspection Agency documents.

· Other duties as assigned.

Shipping/Receiving (15%)

· Release batches that leave the facility in the absence of the QAP

· Ensure shipping/receiving staff have prepared paperwork required to release shipments

· Ensure shipping/receiving staff are intaking and releasing working materials into the facility properly, including but not limited to: quarantine requirements, sanitation requirements, documenting of batch codes, ensuring product is both approved and correct.

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· Have or be able to obtain a security clearance is a requirement.

· Have previous Quality Assurance/Control experience.

- Experience in a manufacturing environment considered a strong asset.

- Previous experience working in a cannabis facility is a strong asset.

· Post-secondary education in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacology, Food Science, or other related scientific fields

· Attention to detail is required, and experience in managing data

· Superb organizational and time management abilities.

· Able to work independently and as part of a team.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Extended periods of sitting or standing are required.

· Demonstrated ability to consistently meet productivity and performance requirements.

· High computer literacy.

- EUGMP experience considered an asset.

· Ability to work in a highly regulated environment.

· Knowledge of OH&S; regulations

· Be able to work in a physically demanding work environment.

· Wearing gloves and other required PPE for extended periods when required.

· Working environment can have strong cannabis smells.

· Exposure to pollen, allergens, and chemical pesticides in the grow facility or greenhouse.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 Alternate Quality Assurance Person (Fredericton)
🏢 Purplefarm Genetics
📍 Fredericton