Assistant Grower

Decibel-Cannabis-Company-3; Chatham; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits eligibility

Job summary

AgMedica Bioscience Inc. is hiring an Assistant Grower to join our Cultivation team at our cannabis production facility in Ontario. This role focuses on maintaining plant health, quality, and yields with strong attention to safety and SOPs.

The position is a full-time, permanent day-shift role, Monday to Friday, with on-call weekend coverage as required. Salary ranges from $24.00 to $26.00 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in horticulture or agriculture.
• Experience in commercial cannabis cultivation or greenhouse preferred.
• Pesticide Safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Grower to support plant health, quality, and yields throughout growing process.
• Monitor plant health and identify pests, diseases, or contamination risks.
• Track environmental conditions (temp, humidity, CO2, lighting, air movement) and assist rounds.
• Support IPM activities, tissue sampling and testing.
• Assist with fertilizer and pesticide mixing activities.

Skills

Leadership

IPM knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in horticulture or agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AgMedica Bioscience Inc. is currently hiring anAssistant Grower to join our Cultivation team within our cannabis production facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with horticulture, agriculture, greenhouse, or commercial cultivation experience who has strong attention to detail, leadership skills, and an interest in supporting the production of high-quality cannabis within a regulated environment.

• Monday to Friday
• Steady day shift
• On-call weekend coverage as required
• $24.00-$26.00/hour (based on experience)
• New vacancy

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Growers to support plant health, quality, and yields throughout the growing process
• Monitor plant health and identify potential pests, diseases, or contamination risks
• Monitor grow room environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, CO2, lighting, and air movement
• Perform grow rounds, scouting, and data collection
• Support Integrated Pest Management (IPM) activities, including tissue sampling and scheduled testing
• Support fertilizer and pesticide mixing activities
• Maintain accurate cultivation documentation, Batch Production Records (BPRs), and environmental records
• Support cultivation trials, including tracking and entering trial data
• Track operational measures and support cultivation KPIs
• Work with Cultivation leadership to ensure compliance with SOPs, quality, sanitation, and safety requirements
• Identify and report potential hazards, production issues, or contamination risks
• Support continuous improvement activities within the Cultivation department
• Provide coverage in other areas as required

The role also supports cultivation trials, KPI tracking and cross-department coverage, while following Cannabis Act requirements, GMP, GACP and company SOPs.

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma in horticulture or agriculture
• Experience in commercial cannabis cultivation, greenhouse, or vegetable growing operations preferred
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Pesticide Safety certification
• Knowledge of Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) considered an asset
• Strong problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Basic math and English language skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg/55 lbs and perform physical cultivation activities for extended periods
• Must be 19 years of age or older
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

These qualifications come directly from the current JD, including the horticulture/agriculture education requirement, leadership, cultivation experience preference, IPM knowledge and pesticide certification.

What We Offer

• Group benefits eligibility after 3 months
• Paid vacation and wellness days
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive team-oriented environment

AgMedica Bioscience Inc. is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable legislation. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

AgMedica Bioscience Inc. is currently hiring anAssistant Grower to join our Cultivation team within our cannabis production facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with horticulture, agriculture, greenhouse, or commercial cultivation experience who has strong attention to detail, leadership skills, and an interest in supporting the production of high-quality cannabis within a regulated environment.

• Full-time, permanent position
• Monday to Friday
• Steady day shift
• On-call weekend coverage as required
• $24.00-$26.00/hour (based on experience)
• New vacancy

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Growers to support plant health, quality, and yields throughout the growing process
• Monitor plant health and identify potential pests, diseases, or contamination risks
• Monitor grow room environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, CO2, lighting, and air movement
• Perform grow rounds, scouting, and data collection
• Support Integrated Pest Management (IPM) activities, including tissue sampling and scheduled testing
• Support fertilizer and pesticide mixing activities
• Maintain accurate cultivation documentation, Batch Production Records (BPRs), and environmental records
• Support cultivation trials, including tracking and entering trial data
• Track operational measures and support cultivation KPIs
• Work with Cultivation leadership to ensure compliance with SOPs, quality, sanitation, and safety requirements
• Identify and report potential hazards, production issues, or contamination risks
• Support continuous improvement activities within the Cultivation department
• Provide coverage in other areas as required

The role also supports cultivation trials, KPI tracking and cross-department coverage, while following Cannabis Act requirements, GMP, GACP and company SOPs.

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma in horticulture or agriculture
• Experience in commercial cannabis cultivation, greenhouse, or vegetable growing operations preferred
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Pesticide Safety certification
• Knowledge of Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) considered an asset
• Strong problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Basic math and English language skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg/55 lbs and perform physical cultivation activities for extended periods
• Must be 19 years of age or older
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

These qualifications come directly from the current JD, including the horticulture/agriculture education requirement, leadership, cultivation experience preference, IPM knowledge and pesticide certification.

What We Offer

• Steady day shift schedule
• Group benefits eligibility after 3 months
• Paid vacation and wellness days
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive team-oriented environment

AgMedica Bioscience Inc. is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable legislation. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (on-call weekend coverage as required)