Assistant Manager, Quality Assurance

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working in the Brampton office witha mixture of on and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement is subject to change, based on operational needs.

Job category: Quality and regulatory affairs

Job posting ID: 4887

Employment status: Regular full-time

Position's anticipated start date: 2023-08-28

Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B

Salary/Rate of pay: $87,000 to $105,000

Application deadline: 2023-08-15

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page .

Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

About The Role

The work of an Assistant Manager, Quality Assurance is integral to Canadian Blood Services’ role as Canada’s Lifeline. In this role, you will be responsible for management, execution and evaluation of established Quality Assurance activities, ensuring effective and efficient people and process management, in an environment which fully recognizes the benefits of operating in accordance with quality principles.

In addition, you have a thorough understanding of applicable Good Manufacturing Practices, as defined by Health Canada, and CSA Blood and Blood Component Standards, and in particular the theory and application of quality system elements to the manufacturing of blood components to ensure that the safety, identify, purity, potency, and accessibility requirements of all products and services offered by Canadian Blood Services are met.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Participates in initiatives that improve processes and services including development, implementation, monitoring and improvement.
• Assists with ensuring the reporting of quality issues and process performance to ensure a state of control and compliance to requirements/specifications is maintained.
• Provides on-going support to ensure a state of control and compliance with requirements and specifications is achieved.
• Manages Quality Assurance staff, department and budget, in collaboration with the Manager, Quality Assurance, to ensure effective and efficient use of resources in a positive working environment in which staff feel empowered, challenged and engaged.

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary level science –based education such as a Bachelor’s degree in related discipline from a recognized academic institution or equivalent professional education and experience.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and an ability to perform detailed documentation in an accurate and legible manner.
• Demonstrated analytical problem solving and decision-making skills are required.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or Team Lead capacity is preferred.
• 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical device or biological manufacturing following Good Manufacturing Practices or in-depth knowledge of a comparable quality management system is required.
• Proven effective interpersonal, facilitation, presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with confidential material and information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other known software packages.
• Experience leading unionized employees is an asset.
• Familiarity with electronic budget preparation and monitoring.

Benefits:

• Annual Performance Award up to 8%.
• Employee discounts, wellness programs, and much more!
• 4 weeks' vacation.
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

Canadian Blood Services requires that all employees be fully vaccinated (COVID 19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights considerations. Persons who have been vaccinated outside of Canada must contact their local Public Health Unit in order to obtain a vaccine equivalency certificate.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply! This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment (such as testing) will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.