Nursery Lead

Rubicon Organics™; Delta; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cannabis company in Metro Vancouver is looking for a Nursery Lead to oversee day-to-day propagation activities while fostering team development and ensuring adherence to health regulations. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in cultivation environments and possess strong communication skills. Join a mission-driven company focused on sustainability and product excellence.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in cannabis or horticultural propagation environments.
• Willingness to obtain or hold a valid Pesticide Applicator Certificate.
• Spanish fluency is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursery tasks like cloning and transplanting.
• Monitor clone health and rooting success across trials.
• Ensure strict adherence to SOPs and Health Canada regulations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

At Rubicon Organics, our mission is to grow the best cannabis on Earth and for the Earth. We’re achieving that every day at our purpose-built indoor cultivation and processing facility in Hope, B.C. As we grow our team, we’re looking for passionate individuals who care deeply about plant health, sustainable practices, and continuous improvement.

The Nursery Lead is responsible for the day-to-day activities in the propagation and early vegetative stages of cannabis production. Reporting to the Nursery Supervisor, this role is critical to ensure a strong foundation for each crop cycle through attentive care and SOP adherence. The Nursery Lead fosters team development, enforces biosecurity protocols, and actively contributes to IPM strategies to maintain plant vigor and early-stage success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily execution of all nursery tasks, including cloning (cutting, dip, sticking), transplanting, crop work (pinching, spacing, de-leafing), and staging transitions between propagation phases.
• Coordinate with the Nursery Supervisor to implement daily and weekly labor plans, adjusting in real-time to meet priorities and production goals.
• Monitor clone health and rooting success across all trials and standard batches, promptly flagging issues such as low vigor, disease symptoms, or slow rooting.
• Support Integrated Pest Management (IPM) activities by performing scouting, foliar sprays, and maintaining sanitation protocols in propagation spaces.
• Ensure strict adherence to SOPs, Health Canada regulations, and GMP principles, including accurate traceability of all inputs and actions in the ERP system.
• Maintain propagation area organization, including labeling, inventory of supplies, and cleanliness of workstations and domes.
• Train and guide team members on proper gowning, sanitation, handling techniques, and propagation best practices to ensure consistent execution and safety.
• Collaborate on ongoing production trials by following specific treatment instructions and capturing observations to support data-driven decisions.
• Participate in inventory cycle counts, plant counts, and ensure accurate task logging and data entry in ERP and/or labor management system.
• Act as the point person during Supervisor absences or weekends/vacation, ensuring communication flows between team and management when urgent issues arise.
  
  

Requirements:

• 1–2 years in cannabis or horticultural propagation environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Stand for extended periods and work in hot and humid environments daily.
• Willingness to obtain or hold a valid Pesticide Applicator Certificate (required).
• Strong communication skills, Spanish fluency is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel data entry.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Join a publicly listed, mission-led company focused on sustainability and product excellence.
• Work with passionate, values-driven teams in a fast-growing industry.
• Room to grow within the company.
• Health and dental benefits to support your well-being after probation.