Quality Assurance Associate

Overview

Quality Assurance & Inventory Control Associate — Full-time, Onsite

Our client is a licensed producer (LP) focused on the manufacturing and processing of medical cannabis products. They are seeking a Quality Assurance & Inventory Control Associate to support regulated QA operations and inventory control activities across manufacturing and processing functions. This role plays a vital part in maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting quality systems, and ensuring compliance with Health Canada regulations and internal policies.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in quality assurance within a regulated environment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with inventory systems, documentation, and cross-functional teams. This position requires being full-time onsite at the company’s Markham facility during Monday-Friday daytime business hours.

MUST HAVE previous professional experience in quality assurance within a regulated industry (Cannabis, NHP, cosmetics, food, or pharmaceutical).

MUST HAVE hands-on experience with inventory control processes and inventory management systems.

MUST HAVE strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

MUST HAVE the ability to work onsite in Markham, Ontario area during standard business hours (Monday–Friday).

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance & Inventory Control
• Daily management of cannabis inventory, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Extract inventory data using inventory management software (e.g., Fishbowl or similar) and analyze data using Excel.
• Support preparation of monthly inventory and regulatory reports for internal use and external submission.
• Support QA operations to maintain compliance with Health Canada Cannabis Regulations, GPP standards, and internal quality policies.
• Assist with batch record review, verification, and QA documentation activities.
• Support product release processes under established procedures and QA oversight.
• Maintain and support document control and Quality Management System (QMS) activities (e.g., Isolocity or similar).
• Support preparation for audits and regulatory inspections.
• General QA & Operational Support
• Review, file, and maintain Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and supporting quality documentation.
• Assist with incoming material inspections and vendor qualification activities.
• Support investigations related to inventory discrepancies, non-conformances, and customer complaints.
• Maintain accurate QA and inventory records, logs, and trackers.
• Coordinate with Operations, Production, and Supply Chain teams to support compliant workflows.

Qualifications & Requirements

Compensation

In compliance with Ontario Pay Transparency legislation, the expected salary range for this role is $50,000 – $55,000 annually + 15 vacation days + medical & dental benefits, commensurate with experience.

Accessibility

Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise during the application process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Emerald Lane Recruitment is committed to advancing equity and inclusion across the global cannabis industry. We proudly support our clients in building teams that reflect the full diversity of the communities they serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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