Technician, Cultivation Co-Op

Hours: Monday- Friday, 40 hours per week

A LITTLE ABOUT US

We are 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

We are looking for a highly motivated student to support laboratory and greenhouse activities in our cannabis breeding and research facility Aurora Coast located in beautiful Comox, BC. The ideal candidate will be enrolled in Biology, Horticulture, Forestry or other related programs. Reporting to the Manager, Cultivation, the role will assist in plant care and phenotyping tasks as well as laboratory activities including DNA isolation, genotyping, and sample preparation among others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow laboratory and cultivation protocols, keep accurate records of the work performed and prepare reports with the data generated.
• Perform plant phenotyping protocols, including measuring yield, height, image collection and analysis, etc.
• Support genotyping activities including extraction DNA and RNA from plant tissues, and quality control on isolated nucleic acids.
• Prepare materials, media, buffers, and solutions.
• Assist with plant care and cultivation as needed (cloning, seeding, transplanting, planting, pruning and harvesting).
• Assist the Operations team and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Comply with company safety, regulatory and security standards.

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.

REQUIREMENTS

• Enrolled as a full-time or part-time student at a Canadian post-secondary education institution.
• Experience with plants and plant management, particularly in a greenhouse or nursery.
• Technical training or experience with greenhouse management, horticulture or related tasks is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of the life cycle of cannabis.
• Ability to work in environments with cannabis pollen and plant debris.
• Ability to work hard and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• Able to comfortably lift 22 kilograms.
• Ability to undertake repetitive work.

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...

Total Rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive 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-trips or staycations.

Benefits: we will foster your health and wellness (and your dependents) with our employee benefits package including, employer-paid health and dental care premiums, life insurance and LTD policies and a medical cannabis coverage program, designed exclusively for our A-Team, that will provide you with $1,500 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 free 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.

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 for you or share this posting with a friend or colleague that you think would be a great fit (hot tip: if you are already an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by referring this posting to a friend! If they are successful, you will receive a bonus!)

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.

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.