Greenhouse Cannabis Cultivation Assistant

Leli Holland; California; On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Farms is hiring an Assistant Grower to support irrigation, nutrients, and environmental controls in our Delta, BC greenhouse. You will assist with crop care, inventory, and pest management while upholding our cultivation standards.

The role requires 2+ years in cultivation, familiarity with greenhouse systems, and solid MS Office skills. Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds is expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an agricultural or cultivation environment.
• Understanding of greenhouse environmental control systems (Priva preferred).
• Basic to intermediate MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead training of new crop laborers and monitor quality.
• Assist with crop trials and documentation for process improvements.
• Perform weekly plant registrations for crop progress tracking.
• Perform data entry for plant inventory tracking.
• Understand and assist with climate control systems and irrigation strategies.
• Help optimize growing and labor strategies and efficiencies.
• Monitor pests and diseases and document findings to maintain healthy crops.
• Assist with applying pest control products and ensure safe practices.
• Recognize and remove diseased plants to prevent spread.

Skills

Greenhouse basics

Crop cultivation

Pest management

Data entry

Climate control

MS Office

Education

Horticulture or related field

Tools

Priva

Job description

Village Farms is hiring an Assistant Grower to support irrigation, nutrients, and environmental controls in our Delta, BC greenhouse. You will assist with crop care, inventory, and pest management while upholding our cultivation standards.

The role requires 2+ years in cultivation, familiarity with greenhouse systems, and solid MS Office skills. Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds is expected.