Specialist, Quality Assurance & Compliance

Specialist, Quality Assurance & Compliance (12‑Month Contract) Job Description

Posted Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Canadian company Groupe Marcelle is a leader in the cosmetics industry. With the highest standards of quality and excellence, Groupe Marcelle develops, manufactures, and distributes care and makeup products and accessories with a portfolio of four brands:
Marcelle
, Watier
, Annabelle and CW Beggs and Sons
.

At Groupe Marcelle we believe in an environment where passion can be expressed, creative minds lead to exceptional innovation, audacity and focus are a pillar of great success and acts of empowerment, collaboration and humanity are widely encouraged. Because our purpose is to “
Cultivate beauty in our world
”, we strive to care for you, people and the environment. We are looking for professionals who will exemplify these values and bring energy and commitment to results.

Join a company with more than 350 employees in the cosmetics field and play a key role in the organization.

Groupe Marcelle is looking for a Specialist, Quality Assurance & Compliance for a full‑time temporary 12‑month contract.

Reporting to the Compliance Supervisor, the Specialist, Quality Assurance & Compliance is responsible for ensuring adherence to standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) within the facility. In this role, you will manage the Quality Assurance system to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

You will ensure that all suppliers (raw materials, components, and critical services) meet the company’s quality standards and current regulatory requirements.

You will be responsible for ensuring that each supplier complies with GMP requirements. You are the guardian of the compliance of Quality Agreements and the owner of Change Controls impacting externally sourced materials or services.

• Execute the supplier qualification program
• Conduct GMP audits, onsite or remote, to verify the compliance of quality systems (documentation system, deviations, CAPA, training)
• Create and maintain the Approved Supplier List

• Negotiate and draft GMP technical agreements defining responsibilities for release, storage, and transport
• Ensure each agreement includes notification obligations in the event of a deviation or major change

• Manage the Change Control program (monitor KPIs, ensure timelines are met, maintain documentation compliance, and support continuous improvement)
• Ensure risk assessments are properly completed and documented
• Ensure required validations, re-qualifications, or regulatory submissions are completed before implementation
• Coordinate change review meetings as needed
• Contribute to annual product quality reviews (PQR/APQR) for the supplier-related components.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science (Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology) or a diploma in Quality Assurance or any related field
• More than five (5) years of experience in compliance and quality assurance within the pharmaceutical, food, or cosmetics industry
• Strong knowledge of Quality Assurance principles and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Familiarity with current regulatory requirements
• Broad understanding of all QA domains, with expertise in certain specialized areas
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, etc.

• Impeccable with documentation, demonstrating strong data integrity
• Able to apply critical thinking and sound analytical skills
• Equipped with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized, autonomous, and proactive, with a willingness to take initiative
• Demonstrates leadership
• Team‑ oriented and collaborative

Hybrid work mode – minimum four (4) days per week in the office, one (1) day remote.

• A growing Canadian company
• A stimulating environment where boldness, empowerment, and partnership are encouraged
• A human and committed team made up of passionate people moving forward together

Groupe Marcelle wants to offer equal employment opportunities to all. It invites women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Aboriginals, and persons with disabilities to apply. Groupe Marcelle is also committed to pursuing the integration of diversity and making it a source of enrichment and pride for all its employees.

The use of the masculine gender in this document refers to both men and women.

We invite interested individuals to use our online recruitment module by submitting an application to

Groupe Marcelle thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.