Irrigation, Climate & IPM Lead (Hope, BC)

Rubicon Organics™; Hope; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus (up to 10%)

Monthly stipend up to $70

Medical and dental benefits after 3 mo

3 weeks vacation

Free parking

Job summary

Rubicon Organics in Hope, BC is seeking a hands-on Crop Steward role focused on irrigation, climate control, and IPM in a greenhouse environment. You will lead scouting, implement irrigation strategies, and report KPIs to optimize yield and quality.

The position requires irrigation/fertigation experience in horticulture, IPM knowledge, and familiarity with climate systems (Priva/Argus). Benefits include base salary $50K–$55K, annual bonus up to 10%, and health coverage after 3 months.

Qualifications

• Experience with irrigation or fertigation systems in cannabis or horticulture settings.
• Technically minded with basic knowledge of climate control systems (e.g., Priva, Argus).
• Experience with Integrated Pest Management (IPM), including crop scouting and spray programs.
• Strong understanding of plant health, pest, disease, and environmental monitoring.
• Detail-oriented and data-driven; proficient in Excel and digital tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily crop scouting and issue reporting.
• Execute and coordinate the IPM spray program according to schedules and Supervisor direction.
• Monitor climate, irrigation, and IPM performance; flag deviations and provide recommendations.
• Support the development and refinement of irrigation strategies by executing trials and collecting data.
• Implement irrigation strategies and setpoints; escalate operational challenges.
• Prepare and deliver daily and weekly KPI reports.

Skills

Irrigation/fertigation experience

IPM experience

Plant health monitoring

Data-driven, detail-oriented

Physical endurance in greenhouse work

Spanish proficiency

Education

Pesticide Applicator Certificate or willingness to obtain

Tools

Excel

Priva climate control

Argus climate system

Job description

At Rubicon Organics, our vision is to be the most trusted house of premium cannabis brands – creating elevated experiences for people everywhere. Our mission is to build brands people believe in by delivering elevated experiences in all we do. Through uncompromising quality, purposeful innovation, and trusted partnerships, we create products and relationships that enrich lives and help shape the future of cannabis.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily crop scouting and issue reporting identifying pest, disease, irrigation, and environmental risks early; ensure accurate documentation and timely escalation to the Supervisor.
• Execute and coordinate the IPM spray program according to established schedules and Supervisor direction, ensuring proper application, product handling, and adherence to protocols.
• Monitor climate, irrigation, and IPM performance flagging deviations from targets and providing informed recommendations to the Supervisor for review and approval.
• Support the development and refinement of irrigation strategies by executing trials, collecting data, and providing feedback on performance across rooms and zones.
• Implement irrigation strategies and setpoints as directed, ensuring consistency in execution (shot size, frequency, dryback targets) and highlighting any operational challenges.
• Prepare and deliver daily and weekly reports summarizing KPIs, observed issues, actions taken, and recommended adjustments.
• Troubleshoot and identify inconsistencies in BMS and irrigation systems, escalating technical issues and collaborating with maintenance or leadership for resolution.
• Maintain accurate tracking and data entry for Climate, Irrigation, and IPM KPIs, ensuring data integrity to support decision-making.
• Coordinate and execute labor plans for IPM, irrigation, and climate-related activities, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and aligned with Supervisor priorities.
• Collaborate with cultivation team to ensure alignment between environmental execution and crop steering objectives.
• Support SOP implementation and adherence, ensuring day-to-day activities follow established standards and flagging gaps or improvement opportunities.
• Provide continuous feedback to the Supervisor on system performance, risks, and opportunities to improve yield, quality, and consistency.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Experience with irrigation or fertigation systems in cannabis or horticulture settings.
• Technically minded with basic knowledge of climate control systems (e.g., Priva, Argus).
• Experience with Integrated Pest Management (IPM), including crop scouting and spray programs.
• Strong understanding of plant health, pest, disease, and environmental monitoring.
• Detail-oriented and data-driven; proficient in Excel and digital tracking.
• Physically able and comfortable working around tanks, lines, and in greenhouse conditions.
• Pesticide Applicator Certificate or willingness to obtain (required).
• Spanishproficiencyis an asset.

Why Rubicon

Rubicon Organics is Canada's leader in premium, certified organic cannabis and a fast-growing company with strong momentum, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You'll join a collaborative, high-performing team that values accountability, speed, and continuous improvement, where you'll have direct visibility into the results of your work and the chance to learn and contribute across multiple functions. It's a quality-driven culture where innovation, ownership, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

• Base salary of $50K–$55K.
• Annual performance bonus of up to 10%.
• Monthly hone stipend of up to $70.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits after three months.
• Starting with 3 weeks’ vacation.
• Free parking.

We believe hiring should be a human process. Every application is reviewed by our team, and we do not use artificial intelligence or automated tools to screen, rank, or make decisions about candidates.

We take a deliberate approach to evaluating each applicant based on their experience, skills, and potential, ensuring every candidate is considered thoughtfully and fairly.

Ensuring every candidate is considered thoughtfully and fairly.