Quality Assurance Assistant

High Park Company - London, ON

About High Park Company and Tilray Brands Inc.

Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray”) (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), is a leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is leading as a transformative force at the nexus of cannabis, beverage, wellness, and entertainment, elevating lives through moments of connection. Tilray’s mission is to be a leading premium lifestyle company with a house of brands and innovative products that inspire joy, wellness and create memorable experiences. Tilray’s unprecedented platform supports over 40 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and craft beverages.

High Park Company was established to develop, sell, and distribute inspiring and iconic adult-use cannabis brands. Looking to develop your career at the forefront of a rapidly expanding industry?

Job Summary

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Assurance Assistant will be responsible for the implementation and ongoing monitoring of the quality assurance systems for cannabis in strict compliance with Health Canada’s Cannabis Regulations guidelines. The Quality Assurance Assistant is responsible for supporting the company’s Quality Assurance, manufacturing, maintenance and facilities departments.

Role Responsibilities

• Performs QA monitoring in all areas of manufacturing processes and communicates results to respective area stakeholders.
• Assists in quality assurance activities and ensures compliance with Health Canada’s guidelines pertaining to manufacturing, processing, packaging, labeling, and shipping.
• Ensures compliance with regulations through internal auditing and quality systems by performing audits in manufacturing, facilities, and maintenance for inventory, GDP, GPP, and process quality compliance. Communicates any non-compliances to respective department stakeholders.
• Participates in investigation activities associated with problems or failures within the overall quality assurance systems, to analyze root cause, propose appropriate corrective action, and document with deviation reporting tools.
• Performs assessment and quality release of packaging components to be used in manufacturing.
• Maintains accurate record keeping and cleanliness of work area.
• Liaises closely with colleagues and provides required QA training for all areas of the manufacturing facility to ensure efficient resolution of quality-related issues.
• Provides support to ensure compliance of Change Control System, Complaints System, Validation System, and Deviation Investigation Reports (DIR), including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA).

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in a technical discipline required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Food, Physical, or Biological Sciences preferred) is an asset.
• Previous experience in a quality assurance role would be an asset.
• Detail-oriented and self-directed in execution of tasks required.
• Strong critical thinking and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Applications.
• Keen learner, who continually strives to improve their skills and knowledge.
• Motivated team player with strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Must possess a willingness to learn with a positive attitude; good communication and time management skills.
• Chemistry and Plant Biology knowledge is an asset.
• Familiarity with Cannabis Regulations is an asset.