Seeking fully remote roles in QMS Documentation, Environmental Compliance, and Health & Safety. 15+ years' experience in document control, SOP development, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance (DWQMS, ISO 9001/14001/13485, MECP). Open to full-time or contract work helping organizations stay audit-ready and compliant.

Karin Hills
@karinhills1
Environmental QMS Specialist | DWQMS & MECP Compliance | Audit Readiness
What I'm looking for
Compliance professional with 15+ years managing document control, audit readiness, and quality management systems across regulated environments, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and DWQMS. Skilled at maintaining version control, record retention, and traceability standards that keep organizations audit-ready. Track record of contributing to internal and external audits with zero major non-conformances, and driving continuous improvement through strong documentation practices and CAPA implementation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Water Treatment Operator
Ontario Clean Water Agency
Apr 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Supported full DWQMS audit cycle compliance and ensured 100% MECP sampling and reporting compliance. Developed and delivered monthly health and safety training sessions and conducted monthly workplace inspections as a Certified Joint Health and Safety Committee member.
Lab Assistant
University of Guelph
Oct 2021 - Apr 2022 (6 months)
Maintained laboratory compliance documentation, safety protocols, and data integrity across wastewater testing procedures. Managed reagent preparation, instrument calibration, and inventory control in compliance with academic and regulatory safety standards.
Assembler
Ford Motor Company of Canada
Jan 2014 - Dec 2018 (4 years 11 months)
Assisted in the production of Ford/Lincoln vehicles in a fast-paced automotive assembly plant. Added parts efficiently and safely to vehicles using a variety of tools and inspected parts for defects.
ISO & Special Projects Coordinator / Quality Control Manager
Wholesale Medical Network Inc.
Jan 2010 - Dec 2014 (4 years 11 months)
Coordinated ISO 13485 and Health Canada regulatory compliance programs, maintaining controlled documentation and tracking corrective and preventive actions. Authored and updated Standard Operating Procedures across quality, administrative, and operational functions.
Virtual Assistant — Compliance & Administrative Support
Karin Hills Virtual Assistant Services
Jan 2005 - Dec 2014 (9 years 11 months)
Provided remote administrative and compliance support to multiple clients, managing confidential documentation, policy files, and regulatory correspondence. Developed and maintained organized filing and records management systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Guelph – Ridgetown Campus
Diploma, Environmental Management
Grade: Distinction
Activities and societies: Dean's List all four semesters
Completed an Environmental Management Diploma with Distinction, achieving Dean's List all four semesters and a GPA of 88/4.0.
TriOS College
Diploma, Law Clerk
Grade: Distinction
Activities and societies: Dean's List for the entire program
Completed a Law Clerk Diploma with Distinction, achieving Dean's List for the entire program.
St. Clair College
Diploma, Business Administration – Accounting
Completed a Business Administration – Accounting Diploma.
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