Operations and Maintenance Technician

Operations and Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Job location: Bradford, ON
Employment type: Full Time Employment
Hours: 40 Hours per week

Salary: $30-$35 CAD/hour

A little about us

Hi, we’re Aurora Cannabis, and we’re excited to meet you! We’re a global cannabis company driven by our passion to help people improve their lives. Our diverse team brings their best every day so Aurora can be the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers. We love our work and our high-quality, innovative brands that make up the Aurora family.

Job summary

We’re looking for an ambitious and hard-working professional to join our Maintenance Site and Facilities team on the Night Shift.

As an Operations and Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Shared responsibility for the daily operation and basic upkeep of our Natural Gas Generation Station and its surrounding areas.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and perform basic maintenance of the CoGen stations.
• Be available to address issues after hours due to a 24/7 operation.
• Maintain all applicable records, logs, and reports as set out by both internal and external sources.
• Monitor and report on the BAS (Priva) daily.
• Operate the BAS control systems to assist in the daily schedules of the facility and outside contractor groups as needed.
• Ensure that daily monitoring and/or problems are discovered before they become larger issues.
• Navigate mechanical and electrical drawings and technical manuals.
• Maintain logbooks, maintenance forms, and complete CMMS entries daily.
• Produce reports related to operational, maintenance, and safety activities in the BAS and Power Generation systems.
• Act as first responder in the event of problems with both our BAS and our CoGen.
• Receive general alarms/trips from the plant and take appropriate action.
• Manage the system via a remote-control center and perform remote troubleshooting.
• Assist in coordinating the activities of external service providers.
• Eliminate, reduce, and/or clean up all environmental incidents and report as regulated.
• Attend and participate in meetings, professional development training, and all departmental orientation programs as assigned.
• Work alternate shift relief during staffing shortages or plant emergencies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Bonus points if you have:

• Legal permission to work in Canada.
• Reliability, punctuality, and commitment.
• Flexibility with work and scheduling.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A high level of honesty and integrity.
• Commitment to product quality.
• Functional English (verbal and written).

Why you’ll love working at Aurora

• Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible work environment that balances work and fun!
• Total rewards: Competitive salary or hourly wage, stock options, an RRSP program, annual bonuses, and a health and personal care spending account.
• Benefits: Employee benefits package including health and dental care premiums, life insurance, and a medical cannabis coverage program.
• Life-long learning: Access to a tuition assistance program, virtual learning activities, and annual performance reviews.
• Perks: Corporate perks including employee discounts, memberships, company SWAG, and snacks at office locations.
• Team: A diverse and global team passionate about nurturing an inclusive environment.

Diversity and inclusion

At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals. 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.

Next steps

Think you have what it takes to join our team? Apply today by submitting your resume along with salary expectations through our website. We will review your application shortly after you apply.