Operations and Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

Aurora Cannabis Inc.; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cannabis production company in Bradford, ON is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Technician for the Night Shift. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of cogeneration systems, conducting preventive maintenance, and monitoring building automation systems. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Electrical/Automation and experience in similar roles, alongside strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to quality.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive salary and stock options

Comprehensive health and dental care

Tuition assistance program

Employee discounts and corporate perks

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in building automation systems (PRIVA), cogeneration maintenance, and production equipment repair.
• Technical skills in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex systems and equipment.
• Problem-Solving abilities to efficiently identify and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Daily operation and basic upkeep of the Natural Gas Generation Station.
• Conduct preventative & predictive maintenance inspections.
• Monitor & troubleshoot the Building Automation System (PRIVA) daily.

Skills

Reliable, punctual and committed

Flexibility with work and scheduling

Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills

High level of honesty and integrity

Commitment to product quality

Functional English (verbal and written)

Education

Diploma or Degree in Electrical / Automation / Control System

Job description

Operations and Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Job location: Onsite, Bradford, ON

Employment type: Full Time Permanent Employment

Hours: 40 Hours per week

Salary: $30-$35 CAD/hour

A little about us

Hi, we’re Aurora Cannabis, and we’re so excited to meet you! We’re a global cannabis company driven by our passion to help people improve their lives. We have a diverse team who bring their best every day so Aurora can be the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers. We love our work, and we especially love our high quality, innovative brands that make up the Aurora family. Our people combined with our collective passion for the industry is what makes Aurora a special place to work and defines what we call our “A-Team”. We are a high-performing team of cannabis experts, innovators, and champions, that work, learn and win together. We think BIG, act BOLD and execute with PURPOSE in all that we do, and will stop at nothing to cultivate the ultimate cannabis experience for our community.

Job summary

Are you a cannabis enthusiast with an energetic spirit? Are you looking to work with a fun group of people? If so, we would love to meet you! We’re looking for an ambitious and hard‑working professional to join our Maintenance Site and Facilities team in the Night Shift.

As a Operations and Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for….

The efficient and safe operation and the maintenance of the physical plant and related building equipment and its controls software, in compliance with rules and regulations set out by Technical Standards and Safety Authority (T.S.S.A.) as well as any other regulatory agencies or jurisdictions governing the operation of Natural Gas Cogeneration systems. The primary focus of this position is preventive and demand maintenance and operation of the Cogeneration Plant and the monitoring of the Building Automation Systems (BAS).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Share responsibility for the daily operation and basic upkeep of the Natural Gas Generation Station and its surrounding areas.
• Conduct preventative & predictive maintenance inspections and perform basic maintenance of the cogeneration stations.
• Be available to address issues after hours due to the 24/7 nature of the operation.
• Maintain all required records, logs, and reports as specified by both internal and external sources.
• Monitor & troubleshoot the Building Automation System (PRIVA) daily.
• Operate the BAS control systems to support the daily schedules of the facility and external contractor groups as needed.
• Proactively identify and address potential issues before they escalated.
• Navigate mechanical and electrical drawings and technical manuals.
• Maintain logbooks, complete maintenance forms, and update CMMS(DIMO) entries daily.
• Generate reports and records related to operational, maintenance, and safety activities in the BAS and Power Generation systems (Cogen).
• Act as the first responder to issues with both the BAS and cogeneration systems.
• Respond to general alarms/trips from the plant and take appropriate action.
• Manage the system remotely via a control center, such as a laptop, and perform remote troubleshooting using digital controls.
• Coordinate activities with external service providers.
• Demonstrate environmental awareness by addressing and reporting all environmental incidents as regulated.
• Participate in meetings, professional development training, and departmental orientation programs as assigned.
• Occasionally provide shift relief during staffing shortages or plant emergencies.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and use tools as needed for maintenance tasks.
• Support the repair and maintenance of production equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Reliable, punctual and committed
• Flexibility with work and scheduling
• Team‑orientated with strong interpersonal skills
• High level of honesty and integrity
• Commitment to product quality
• Functional English (verbal and written)

Education & Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical / Automation / Control System
• 3-5 years of experience in building automation systems (PRIVA), cogeneration (Cogen) maintenance, and production equipment repair
• Technical Skills in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex systems and equipment
• Problem‑Solving Abilities to efficiently identify and resolve issues
• Team Collaboration experience working with engineers, technicians, and external service providers.

Why you’ll love working at Aurora

• Flexibility: you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun! With flexible working hours to compressed work weeks to paid sick and vacation time, you will be empowered to achieve work‑life balance.
• Total rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary or hourly wage (with shift premiums), stock options, an RRSP program, annual bonuses, and a health and personal care spending account for you to use for gym memberships, ski passes or staycations.
• Benefits: we will foster your health and wellness (and your dependents) with our employee benefits package including, employer‑paid health and dentalcare premiums, life insurance and LTD policies and a medical cannabis coverage program, designed exclusively for our A‑Team, that will provide you with $1500 of coverage each year (because we truly believe cannabis is the best medicine).
• Life‑long learning: we’re lifelong learners here at Aurora and will invest in your professional development throughout all aspects of your career! You will have access to a tuition assistance program, virtual learning activities and annual performance reviews, to ensure you are provided with the toolkit and support you need to succeed.
• Perks: we love to celebrate our people by providing corporate perks including employee discounts, perkopolis memberships, company SWAG, paid volunteer time, modern technology and snacks and beverages at all our office locations.
• Team: we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with medical cannabis.

Diversity and inclusion

At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work. Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A‑Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know! We are here to help.

Next steps

Think you have what it takes to join our team? So do we! Apply today by submitting your resume along with salary expectations through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by a human recruiter (not a robot) shortly after you apply, and our team will contact you via email if we see a fit.

Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways! We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity!

Not the role for you? That’s okay! Visit our careers page to find the perfect opportunity or share this posting with a friend or colleague that you think would be a great fit.

If applicable, Aurora Human Resources will contact you via your email address provided. We do not contact candidates over Facebook or other Social Media apps. You will never be requested to provide confidential information such as banking information or your Social Insurance Number in the interview process.

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