Posted 4 days ago
Quality Control Technician
@ Valens Agritech Ltd.
Kelowna, British Columbia
Overview
Valens Agritech Ltd. is hiring a full-time Quality Control Technician I at its Kelowna facility for the afternoon shift. The work covers swabbing, document review, room and equipment release approvals, and product sampling for external lab testing. The posting states a pay rate of 22.5 CAD per hour and that candidates must pass background checks.
Responsibilities:
- Swab surfaces, equipment and environment for cleanliness
- Review cleaning records, logs and scale verifications
- Approve room and equipment releases
- Sample raw cannabis, labels and finished products
Requirements summary:
- 1+ year in a scientific or cannabis-related field
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- HACCP experience an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
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Valens Agritech Ltd.
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Work Location
Kelowna Valens Agritech FacilityAbout 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
22.5CAD
Hourly PlanJournal
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