Quality Technician

Quality Technician

St. Francis Herb Farm is a leading herbal supplement brand, located in Barry’s Bay. We are a family-owned and operated company with more than 35 years of uncompromising quality and service to our valued customers. Our mission is to empower people on their wellness journey through education and plant medicine.

We are recruiting for a Quality Technician. This is a full-time position working 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Quality Technician to help ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. This role is ideal for candidates who have a passion for quality systems and thrive in a regulated good manufacturing practices (GMP) environment.

If you’re a recent graduate or transitioning into this field, we’re open to candidates who demonstrate strong potential and a commitment to professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and submit product samples for testing, including re-testing and investigation support
• Maintain sample tracking logs and upload results to the inventory management system
• Conduct in-house testing of finished capsules in accordance with standard operating procedures and quality of natural health product guidelines
• Manage the microbial monitoring program including SOPs maintenance, sampling, swabbing and tracking
• Support the stability program and assist with internal audits
• Review product specifications for compliance with the Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate and Health Canada requirements.
• Ensure all activities align with GMP, Health Canada, and other regulatory standards
• Assist with cross-training and other operational duties

• Bachelor of Science degree, college diploma, or relevant work experience and/or apprenticeship training
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) and comfortable navigating various software and technology systems
• Intermediate math skills
• Ability to read, understand and follow instructions and apply information provided in standard operating procedures and other documentation
• Fluent in English (verbal and written proficiency)
• Available to work on-site in Barry’s Bay

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a GMP-regulated environment
• 1-2 years of quality control experience in pharmaceutical, food services or manufacturing operations
• Working knowledge of SharePoint

Closing: November 1, 2025.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume as a single document (PDF format)  indicating Quality Technician in the subject line.

Compensation Package:

• Competitive salary plus annual performance-based bonus of up to 5%
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• 5 paid sick days
• 3 paid personal days
• 2 paid companywide closure days
• Group health benefits (employer-paid premiums): vision, dental, health, employee and family assistance plan
• Service recognition and milestone awards
• Footwear allowance
• Product discounts
• Work events including monthly onsite lunches, annual golf tournament, and annual holiday celebrations
• Training and development support

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with St. Francis Herb Farm, however only those selected for screening/interviews will be contacted. St. Francis Herb Farm is happy to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application, email HR@stfrancisherbfarm.com or call 343-804-5999, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.