Introduction

Our client is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Associate to support and maintain quality systems, regulatory compliance, and GMP standards within a pharmaceutical environment. This role will be responsible for overseeing quality processes, managing quality events, supporting audits and inspections, and ensuring products meet applicable regulatory and company requirements.

What are you going to do

Ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations, GMP requirements, and internal quality standards.
Maintain and support continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
Manage deviations, non-conformances, quality complaints, change controls, and CAPAs.
Review batch documentation and support product disposition activities.
Coordinate annual product quality reviews and identify quality trends and improvement opportunities.
Manage product recalls and withdrawals when required.
Oversee supplier and subcontractor quality performance and maintain quality agreements.
Participate in internal, external, and regulatory audits and inspections.
Support inspection readiness and follow-up on audit observations and corrective actions.
Provide quality guidance and training to internal teams.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance and operational excellence.

Essential skills and knowledge

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
Minimum 10 years of Quality Assurance experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience working in a GMP-regulated manufacturing or production environment.
Strong knowledge of Health Canada regulations, Food and Drug Regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Experience managing quality systems, CAPAs, deviations, change controls, and audits.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Bilingualism in English and French is required.

What we offer

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Closing: 31 October 2026

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Vacancy reference: PR-297370

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Corporate recruiter

Olivia Neyra

+1 403 539 5009

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.