Quality Assurance Specialist
At Rubicon Organics, our vision is to be the most trusted house of premium cannabis brands – creating elevated experiences for people everywhere. Our mission is to build brands people believe in by delivering elevated experiences in all we do. Through uncompromising quality, purposeful innovation, and trusted partnerships, we create products and relationships that enrich lives and help shape the future of cannabis.
The Quality Assurance Specialist will support the Quality Assurance Manager with the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality programs across all areas of production. The role includes providing ongoing oversight of existing quality programs and systems, as well as designing, reviewing, and implementing controlled documents, risk assessments, and preventative control plans. This position is based at our Delta location, reports to the QA Leader, and is expected to start in the new year of 2026.
Responsibilities:
Administer Change Management Program, including oversight of process trials, validations, action implementation, and risk assessment
Oversee Training Program, including administering training events and monitoring training completion and test-of-understanding effectiveness
Organize and perform vendor/supplier qualifications, audits, and reviews, ensuring the ongoing fulfilment of quality standards and specifications
Provide Quality oversight of innovations and new products, including defining critical control points, participating in new process trials, and supporting creation of related documentation
Design, review, and implement Standard Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments, Work Instructions, Preventative Control Plans, and other controlled documents in collaboration subject matter experts. Take ownership of controlled document review and continuous improvement
Prepare the site for Health Canada and other regulatory inspections and assist in replying to audit observations / non-conformances. Participate in internal and external audits, as required.
Ensure that documentation of complaint, deviation, out-of-specification, and corrective and preventative action reports is performed according to quality and regulatory requirements. Ensure resulting actions facilitate continuous improvement
Participate in quality investigations and root cause analyses
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in all aspects of operation
Administer various aspects of the Quality Management & Inventory Management Systems
Review and interpret analytical testing methods and results
Assist with operational activities, as required
Complete other tasks as assigned by the Quality Manager or designated Quality Team leaders.
Requirements:
2-5 years of experience in a quality or regulatory position within the cannabis, food, pharmaceutical, or natural health product industries
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft and revise complex technical documents
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education & experience relating to quality assurance
Knowledge of cannabis and cannabis quality metrics is considered an asset
Experience in an GMP, GPP, GACP, ISO: 9001, ISO: 13485, and/or ISO: 17025 environments is considered an asset
Excellent attention to detail
Proven analytical & creative thinking and problem solving abilities
Proven track record of success in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines is required
Knowledge of Cannabis Regulations is an asset
Health Canada Security Clearance is an asset
Proficiency in Spanish is an asset
Why Rubicon?
Join a publicly listed company committed to sustainability and product excellence
Work in a collaborative environment with people who value teamwork and initiative
Salary range: 58K to 68K, plus 10 percent bonus potential
Monthly phone stipend included
Medical and dental benefits after three months
Three weeks of vacation to start
Hybrid schedule with two work-from-home days after probation
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