Technician, Cultivation

Aurora Cannabis Inc.; Comox; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global cannabis company is seeking a Cultivation Technician to support daily operations in plant cultivation and crop care. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in horticulture, be reliable, and capable of working unsupervised. Enjoy a flexible work environment with competitive pay and employee benefits, including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary

Health and dental benefits

Tuition assistance program

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary but an interest in horticulture is a plus.
• Must follow directions and work efficiently in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily operations involving plant cultivation and crop care.
• Participate in the continuous scouting and monitoring of the crop.
• Report any issues with crop health and production process.

Skills

General interest and knowledge in horticulture and plants

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Critical thinking skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Agriculture, Horticulture, Nursery Production

Pesticide Applicators certificate

WHIMIS Training

Job description

Overview

Job location: Comox, BC - Onsite

Employment type: Full Time Permanent

Hours: 40 Hours per week

Salary: $25.50 an hour to start

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 – from Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael ’71 and Whistler. 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

Reporting directly to the Cultivation Supervisor, the Cultivation Technician is responsible for carrying out daily operations involving various plant cultivation and crop care activities, including clonal propagation/seed germination, transplanting/planting, pruning/structuring, harvesting, scouting and monitoring. Duties may also include crop treatments, cleaning and sanitation of cultivation zones and tools/equipment, and/or any other relatable operations to ensure crop health and support the Breeding & Research programs at Aurora Coast located in Comox, BC, Canada.

Major Responsibilities / Duties

• Adhere to the instruction and direction of Cultivation Leadership and Management.
• Participate in all crop care and cultivation operations.
• Participate in the continuous scouting and monitoring of the crop for health, pest and plant pathogens.
• Release Biological Control Agents (BCA’s) as part of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.
• Perform foliar and root treatments as part of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.
• Communicate and escalate any issues/concerns with the crop and/or the production process to Cultivation Leadership.
• Recognize and report unsafe conditions and practices, hazards or potential incidents.
• Any other duties as required or instructed by Cultivation Leadership and Management.
• Must adhere to Aurora\'s SOPs and comply with Health Canada’s Cannabis Act. In addition, must adhere to all ISO requirements and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
• Maintain and uphold proper hygiene practices to ensure personal, and crop health and safety.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• General interest and knowledge in horticulture and plants.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Attention to detail and accountability.
• A developed work ethic and drive for success.
• Must be able to work unsupervised.

Education & Experience

• Diploma or Certificate in Agriculture, Horticulture, Nursery Production, or related field.
• Pesticide Applicators certificate is considered an asset.
• WHIMIS Training is considered an asset.

Why you’ll love working at Aurora

Our people are at the heart of everything we do here at Aurora, and we take pride in fostering an inclusive space that inspires our team to love where they work! From rewarding career opportunities to flexible work environments to team activities, we go above and beyond to prioritize your success and here’s how we do it…

• 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.
• 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 yougrow 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 during the recruitment and selection process, please 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 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? Visit our careers page to find the perfect opportunity for you or share this posting with a friend or colleague that you think would be a great fit. Noted: if you are already an Aurora employee, refer this posting to a friend and you may receive a bonus.

If applicable, Aurora Human Resources will contact you via your email address provided. We do not contact candidates over Facebook or other social media. 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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