Technician, Cultivation

Salary: $24.69 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. 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.

Job summary

Reporting directly to the Cultivation Supervisor, overseen by the Cultivation Manager, 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. Also, pest and disease management operations (foliar and root 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.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Adhere to the instruction and direction of Cultivation Leadership and Management.
2. Participate in all crop care and cultivation operations.
3. Participate in the continuous scouting and monitoring of the crop for health, pest and plant pathogens.
4. Release Biological Control Agents (BCA’s) as part of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.
5. Perform foliar and root treatments as part of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.
6. Communicate and escalate any issues/concerns with the crop and/or the production process to Cultivation Leadership.
7. Recognize and report unsafe conditions and practices, hazards or potential incidents.
8. Any other duties as required or instructed by Cultivation Leadership and Management.
9. 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).
10. Maintain and uphold proper hygiene practices to ensure personal, and crop health and safety.

Knowledge and Education:

1. General interest and knowledge in horticulture and plants.
2. Strong communication, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
3. Punctual and reliable.
4. Attention to detail and accountability.
5. A developed work ethic and drive for success.
6. Must be able to work unsupervised.
7. Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Nursery Production, or related field.
8. Pesticide Applicators certificate is considered an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Greenhouse environmental conditions; heat, humidity, working under supplemental lighting.
• Biosecurity and Hygienic practices.
• Active and mobile: standing, sitting, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, lifting up to 50lbs.

Why you’ll love working at Aurora:

• Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun!
• Total rewards: Competitive salary or hourly wage (with shift premiums), stock options, an RRSP program, annual bonuses, and a health and personal care spending account.
• Benefits: Employee benefits package including, employer-paid health and dental care premiums, life insurance and LTD policies.
• Life-long learning: Access to a tuition assistance program, virtual learning activities and annual performance reviews.
• Perks: Corporate perks including employee discounts, perkopolis memberships, company SWAG, paid volunteer time.
• Team: A diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts with a collective passion to nurture 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.