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Project Lead, Facility & Equipment Validation
Job Location: Onsite, Bradford & Markham with flexibility to travel to BC as required
Hours: 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Compensation : $70,000 - $80,000 annually

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Aurora is proud to be a global leader in the cannabis industry. With a smart strategy, unmatched talent and focus on our long-term success, we believe we have a bright future.
At Aurora, we’re passionate about helping patients improve their lives through high-quality premium medical cannabis under brands they can trust and rely on. Our products, available across Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, include leading brands like Pedanios, IndiMed, San Raf, Tasty’s, Whistler, Greybeard and CraftPlant.

Our diverse team works passionately across various roles, from manufacturing to corporate positions, and many more, united by our purpose: Opening the World to Cannabis. Enabled by science and empowered by people, for patients and consumers. We collaborate globally, embrace change with courage, stay agile, and treat everyone with compassion. We live our values daily, making a meaningful impact on patients, communities, and our A-Team.

JOB SUMMARY

Aurora Cannabis is seeking a Project Leader, Facility & Equipment Validation. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Facility & Equipment Validation, this role will support multiple production facilities, science labs and cultivation activities; Participate in the development and execution of qualification studies for critical equipment, facilities and systems; Assess impact of proposed changes to the current qualification status (. Change Control); Act as Subject Matter Expert for FEV to support internal investigations and regulatory inspections.

The person in this role should be a strong communicator with a Quality mindset who is able to work effectively with peers and senior management alike in a high-paced global environment. We are looking for someone who is flexible and can respond quickly, energetically, and enthusiastically to changes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an ability to apply critical thinking and provide sound scientific rationale for risk-based validation strategies. Previous experience with Quality-based practices in a GMP regulated manufacturing industry (Health Canada, EU) as well as a strong knowledge of EU GMP, HVAC systems, critical equipment and instrumentation are essential.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Author, execute and review Design Qualification, Site or Factory Acceptance Testing and Qualification protocols for process equipment, laboratory equipment, facilities and systems using a risk-based approach supported by sound scientific rationale
• Develop User Requirements Specification documents with an emphasis on ensuring design meets regulatory requirements
• Support Operations personnel on the floor at various facilities on a day-to-day basis, with executing test protocols and providing real-time guidance
• Assess impact of proposed changes to the validated state of the system or facility (. Change Control) for the Markham, Bradford, Brampton and Pemberton sites and recommend actions such as requalification or verification testing using a risk-based approach
• Support Maintenance and Quality Assurance in the development of policies related to the on-going operation and maintenance of equipment and systems
• Support temperature mapping studies and periodic requalification of cleanrooms and product storage areas to support GMP compliance
• Support operational/quality investigations and represent FEV during regulatory inspections
• Comply with internal Company procedures and policies as well as EU GMP/GACP and Health Canada Cannabis Act
• Oversee external validation consultants, contractors and vendors and guide support personnel in executing protocols as required

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• University degree in Science or related field
• Strong knowledge of Quality Assurance and experience with Regulatory inspections and electronic Quality Systems, including but not limited to internal audit, root cause analysis, failure mode analysis and impact assessment
• Cannabis & CPG industry experience and familiarity with pharmaceutical or food processing equipment is considered an asset
• Core understanding and experience with EU GMP, Change Control, facility design requirements, critical manufacturing equipment and instrumentation
• Advanced experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects, MS Teams)
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt; maintain focus and a high degree of accuracy while working with complex data in an environment of ever-changing deadlines, priorities and requirements
• Exceptional analytical, organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to multi-task or focus on detailed problems, and tenacity to drive issues until resolved
• Ability to work on-site daily and travel within Canada and / or Europe to various Aurora manufacturing facilities as required
  
  

NEXT STEPS

Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team and not an AI software/system. The we will contact you if we see a fit via email.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility

At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.

Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic.

We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Aurora and are committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Human Resources team know by contacting us