Quality Control Technician

Job summary

The Quality Control Technician performs in-process checks, environmental swabbing, and documentation reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. They are also responsible for approving room and equipment releases and managing product sampling processes.

Job details

Work Location Kelowna Valens Agritech Facility About the Role Exciting Opportunity: Quality Control Technician I Are you detail-oriented and ready to play a key role in maintaining product safety and compliance? We’re looking for a Quality Control Technician I (QC Tech I) to join our team and help ensure adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Good Production Practices (GPP), and Health Canada regulations. In this role, you'll perform in-process checks, review documentation, approve room and equipment releases, and support product sampling. If you have a background in science or cannabis, strong analytical skills, and a sharp eye for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Please note that this is not a laboratory-based role. The position involves collecting samples for external laboratory testing; no in-house lab work is performed. Shift pattern: Afternoon Shift What You’ll Be Doing As a QC Tech I, your responsibilities will include: Performing surface, equipment, and environmental swabbing to verify cleanliness and compliance Reviewing and approving cleaning records, room activity logs, and scale verifications Approving room and equipment releases prior to use Monitoring in-process controls and responding to deviations Sampling raw cannabis, packaging labels, and finished products Inspecting documentation to ensure adherence to GDP Applying status labels (e.g., Approved, Quarantine, Release) Supporting the Quality Manager with additional tasks as needed What We’re Looking For 1+ year of experience in a scientific or cannabis-related field Familiarity with safe food handling (HACCP experience is a strong asset) Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Excellent time management, multitasking, and communication skills Why You’ll Enjoy Working With Us Competitive compensation and incentives Extensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision A team-focused, innovative environment that supports your growth Important Details to Know Must be legally eligible to work in Canada All successful candidates are required to pass background checks Ready to Grow with Us? Apply Now! If you’re looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, and be part of a supportive team, this is the job for you. Don’t wait—apply today and take the first step in your exciting new career! About SNDL SNDL is one of Canada’s leading and fastest-growing liquor and cannabis companies. As the country’s largest private-sector retailer, our portfolio includes well-known banners such as Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Ace Liquor, Value Buds, Spiritleaf, and Cost Cannabis. We’re also one of Canada’s largest vertically integrated cannabis producers, recognized for our innovation, low-cost manufacturing, and award-winning brands including Top Leaf, Contraband, Palmetto, Bon Jak, La Plogue, Versus, Grasslands, Vacay, Pearls by Grön, No Future, and Bhang Chocolate. Driven by purpose, performance, and people, SNDL is shaping the future of retail and cannabis by bringing people together through exceptional products and experiences. Rate Of Pay 22.5 CAD Hourly Plan Learn more about SNDL

What you’ll do

The Quality Control Technician performs in-process checks, environmental swabbing, and documentation reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. They are also responsible for approving room and equipment releases and managing product sampling processes.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a scientific or cannabis-related field and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with safe food handling practices are also required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Competitive compensation

Listed skills

• Quality Control · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Quality control
• Good documentation practices
• Good production practices
• Health Canada regulations
• Environmental swabbing
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• MS Word
• Excel
• Outlook
• Time management
• Multitasking
• Communication skills
• HACCP
• Communication
• Innovation
• Microsoft Excel
• Detail Oriented
• Microsoft Outlook
• Analytical Skills
• Safety Standards
• Time Management
• Quality Management
• Cleanliness
• Analytical Thinking
• Packaging And Labeling
• Quality Control
• Microsoft Word
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Cannabis
• Contraband Detection And Control
• Laboratory Testing
• Good Documentation Practices
• Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Science & Research
• Agriculture
• Food & Beverage
• Quality Control Technician
• Quality Technician (General)
• Product Graders and Testers (except Foods and Beverages)
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

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