With guidance from the Quality Assurance Manager, the Validation Technician will support qualification, validation, and technology transfer programs, working closely with Quality Assurance, Production, and external partners to ensure compliant and efficient implementation of validated processes.
Key Responsibilities
Validation Program
- Develop and execute validation protocols including IQ, OQ, PQ, process validation, cleaning validation, and equipment qualification.
- Support the creation and maintenance of Validation Master Plans (VMP).
- Author and review validation documentation including protocols, summary reports, risk assessments, and CAPA related documentation.
- Ensure validation activities comply with Health Canada GMP, EU-GMP, and ICH Q8/Q9/Q10 principles.
- Coordinate validation schedules with production and facilities teams.
Technology Transfer
- Support technology transfer of new products and processes from development or external partners into commercial manufacturing.
- Prepare and maintain Technology Transfer Plans and Reports.
- Coordinate cross-functional transfer activities including process parameters, equipment requirements, analytical methods, and packaging operations.
- Ensure adequate process understanding and documentation is captured during transfer.
- Participate in process scale-up and process optimization activities.
Process & Equipment Support
- Assist with qualification of extraction equipment, drying systems, packaging lines, laboratory instruments, and environmental monitoring systems.
- Participate in change control and impact assessments related to validated systems.
- Provide technical input for facility modifications, equipment procurement, and process improvements.
Quality Systems
- Support investigations related to validation deviations, out-of-specification results, and process deviations.
- Maintain validation lifecycle management including periodic reviews, re-qualification, and continued process verification.
- Participate in internal audits and regulatory inspections.
Qualifications:
- Experience with equipment qualification and process validation in GxP environments.
- Familiarity with GDP/good documentation practices.
- Understanding of validation lifecycle management as it pertains to consumable manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Experience with computerized system validation is strongly considered an asset.
- Knowledge of Health Canada Cannabis Regulations and GMP / EU-GMP standards is strongly considered an asset.
- Experience performing risk assessments and root cause investigations is considered an asset.
- Experience working with dried cannabis, extraction processes, packaging operations, laboratory systems, or environmental monitoring systems.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a dynamic team.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Capable of multitasking with minimal supervision.
- Able to wear/use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time (i.e. Gloves, coveralls, lab coat, hairnet, beard net, safety glasses, respirator).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Salmon Arm, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Location:
- Salmon Arm, BC (required)
Work Location: In person
