Full time + Salary + Benefits

White Ash Group has been engaged by a fully licensed Cannabis cultivation, processing, and

consumer packaged goods company to recruit their next QAP.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the designated QAP per the Cannabis Act & Regulations (Parts 5 & 6 GPP/GDP),

approving all SOPs, batch records, sanitation logs, equipment qualifications, and lot

release decisions.

• Supervise quality oversight across cultivation, harvesting, processing, packaging,

labelling, and shipping activities.

• Conduct and lead internal audits, CAPA initiatives, deviation investigations, and risk

assessments.

• Manage product release and ensure compliance with GPP/GMP standards.

• Investigate and resolve product complaints, adverse events, and recall actions.

• Oversee vendor and supplier qualification, environmental monitoring, and pest control

programs.

• Draft and update SOPs, specifications, and Master Batch Records.

• Train and mentor staff in SOPs, Quality Management System (QMS), regulatory

compliance, and data integrity practices.

• Support and liaise during Health Canada and CRA inspections and third-party audits.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Life Sciences, Agriculture, Microbiology, Food Science,

or equivalent.

• 5–10 years in QA/QC roles within cannabis, pharmaceutical, food, or agriculture sectors;

supervisory/management experience is a plus.

• 2–5+ years as a QAP or equivalent QA leadership role in a Licensed Producer (LP)

environment.

• In-depth knowledge of Cannabis Act & Regulations (SOR/2018 144) and

GPP/GMP/HACCP/ISO frameworks.• Strong skills in auditing, deviation investigation, CAPA, vendor qualification, and release

protocols.

• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Assets:

• Current Health Canada QAP or A/QAP approval or demonstrable eligibility.

• Experience in cultivation-focused operations, covering environmental monitoring,

fertigation, IPM, and harvest practices.

• Background in pharmacy, food, or agri processing with GMP audit or implementation

expertise.

• Prior involvement in annual reporting (ASR) and managing regulatory inspections.

Other Requirements:

• Must hold or be willing to secure Health Canada Security Clearance.

• Full-time, on-site work with the ability to stay late or work after-hours during key

events, audits, or product release cycles.

• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Benefits:

• Very competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive group health benefits package

• Career growth opportunities for advancement



White Ash Group and the companies it represents are Equal Employment Opportunity employers

that values the strength of diversity within the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of

race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression,

nationality, age, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable

law, are strongly encouraged to apply.