Company Overview

Sugar Cane Cannabis is a modern micro-cultivator, processor and retailer of recreational craft cannabis in Williams Lake, British Columbia. Sugar Cane Cannabis is wholly owned by Williams Lake First nation and will operate under a Section 119 agreement with the Province of British Columbia. The agreement-making provision was included in provincial cannabis legislation to allow some flexibility within the provincial framework to address an Indigenous government's community-specific interests. WLFN and the Province have since successfully entered the FIRST government to government agreement under section 119 of the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act.

We are currently in the licensing phase, and our aim for the retail portion of our operation is to create a high-end boutique farm-gate buying experience. Our facility will be very similar in look and feel to the retail outlets found in craft micro-breweries and wineries. We are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager (QAP) who can provide knowledgeable leadership and embrace our vision of creating the best Craft Cannabis on the market.

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This is an open call to submit an expression of interest in joining the Sugar Cane Cannabis family. We want to be the best, and if you're up for the task, we'd love to have you on our team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the licensed site’s Quality Assurance Department. (QA Specialists, QA Associates) and lead in developing, reviewing, and maintaining SOPs & Quality Management Programs and projects to ensure GPP compliance under the Cannabis Act/Regulations. Work cross-departmentally to implement SOPs (i.e. Operations, Regulatory, Security).

• Develop training programs around SOPs pertaining to GPP and Record-Keeping Compliance; Collaborate training programs with Human Resources and assess training gaps continuously.

• Oversee and develop a pest control program and ensure pest control procedures are authorized under the Pest Control Products Act or the Cannabis Act.

• Create quality control programs/systems for cannabis storage.

• Develop programs around GPP & Record-Keeping Methods for sanitation of premises, equipment, cleanliness, hygienic behaviour of personnel, and facility maintenance.

• Establish and maintain record-keeping systems and ensure employee adherence to proper documentation practices.

• Prepare samples for testing in accordance with Health Canada Guidelines on each lot or batch of cannabis prior to release for sale; ensure testing is conducted using validated methods, investigating deviations and out of spec results.

• Collaborate with Regulatory and Security Departments to develop and perform internal audits regularly to determine quality assurance compliance according to Cannabis Regulations.

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

Required Responsibilities as per Cannabis Regulations

• Function as QAP to support the RP or ARP in matters relating to Good Production Practices (GPP) and Record-Keeping compliance during Health Canada inspections.

• Review and approve methods and procedures pertaining to GPP within the licensed site.

• Investigate complaints regarding the quality of cannabis production and ensure immediate corrective action when necessary; take corrective and preventative measures.

• Ensure cannabis quality meets regulatory compliance prior to release for sale.

• Submit and maintain a valid security clearance.

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacology or Food Science.

• 5+ years senior management experience in Quality Assurance/Control in a production environment.

• Preferred knowledge of plant chemistry, extraction and formulation systems, and chromatographic techniques

• Recent criminal record check completed (required prior to hiring).

• Solid ERP, MS Office Suite, Adobe Pro, G-Suite and additional technical proficiency.

• Valid security clearance (ACMPR or Cannabis Regulations).

• Proven knowledge and experience in the stated responsibilities of the position (i.e. Food, Pharma, NHP).

• Previous experience as a stand-alone QA/QC resource having direct responsibility for determining strategic objectives to meet quality with given resources and carry out tactical execution.

• Preferred experience with CFIA, cGMP, GAP, GLP, HACCP, ISO and FDA.

• Preferred experience with design inspection methods, fabrication, and production of medical cannabis.

Qualities

• FOCUSED, DETAIL ORIENTED, ORGANIZED AND METHODICAL. Nothing gets by you, and you are a master at time management, but flexible with your own time to meet the regulatory requirements of the site.

• EXCEPTIONAL LEADER with developed management and coaching skills, a strong sense of integrity and work ethic.

• CLEAR COMMUNICATOR capable of speaking professionally, clearly and concisely.

• RESEARCH ORIENTATED, proficient in researching and retaining complicated compliance knowledge

***Deadline for Applications:***Open until filled

**We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us about this position, please accept our sincere appreciation for your interest in our organization! We encourage you to watch out for future opportunities on our website & social media platforms.