Team Member, Cultivation

TEAM MEMBER, Cultivation - Propagation
Job location: Bradford, ON
Employment type: Full Time Employment
Hours: 40 Hours per week

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

Are you a cannabis enthusiast with an energetic spirit? Are you looking to work with a fun group of people? If so, we would love to meet you!

We're looking for an ambitious and hard-working professional to join our Cultivation team in the role of Team Member, Cultivation (Propagation)

As a Team Member, Cultivation (Propagation) , you will be responsible for….

Supporting the propagation process within a cannabis cultivation facility. This role involves assisting in various tasks related to cloning, rooting, and initial growth stages of plants to ensure healthy propagation.

Propagation Assistance:

• Assist in cloning, cutting, transplanting, and maintaining plants during the propagation process.

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and quality in the propagation phase.

Plant Care and Monitoring:

• Monitor and maintain the health and growth of propagated plants, including watering, feeding, and transplanting as required.

• Report any signs of disease, pests, or abnormalities to the propagation lead.

Propagation Area Maintenance:

• Assist in maintaining cleanliness, organization, and sanitation in the propagation area to prevent contamination and ensure optimal plant growth conditions.

• Aid in cleaning and sanitizing tools and equipment used in propagation processes.

Documentation and Record-keeping:

• Maintain accurate records of propagation activities, including growth data, inventory levels, and observations.

• Collaborate with the propagation lead to document tasks performed and report any issues encountered.

Accountabilities:

1. Support in executing propagation tasks and maintaining the health and consistency of propagated plants.

2. Adherence to safety regulations, sanitation practices, and accurate documentation of propagation activities.

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Basic understanding of plant propagation techniques, cloning, rooting, and early growth stages in a cultivation setting.

2. Ability to follow instructions accurately, work efficiently within a team, and communicate observations to supervisors.

3. Attention to detail in plant monitoring, recording observations, and maintaining cleanliness in the propagation area.

4. Familiarity with safety protocols and compliance regulations in a cultivation environment, especially in propagation processes.

Education and Experience:

1. High school diploma or equivalent education.

2. Previous experience in plant care, propagation, or a related field is beneficial but not mandatory.

3. Training or certifications in horticulture, agriculture, or propagation techniques are advantageous.

You would be the best fit for this role if you are…

• Comfortable working with cannabis

• Physical effort is required, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 30 lbs

• Ability to work weekends, holidays and after hours as required

• Repetitive use of hands, wrists and forearms

• Comfortable working with step ladders (i.e. step ladder/single sided step ladder)

• Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including Coveralls, hairnet, surgical mask or respirator and glove while working in a controlled environment.

• Able to lift 25 Kgs/50 lbs the ground to xx height

• This role is in one of Aurora's Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certified plants and works directly with products. Towards the end of the recruitment process, we require that you undergo a medical screening exam with our third-party vendor.

Bonus points if you have…

• Previous experience with maintaining and processing plants

• Legally permitted to work in Canada

• Reliable, punctual and committed

• Flexibility with work and scheduling

• Team-orientated with strong interpersonal skills

• Safety-conscious

• High level of honesty and integrity

• Commitment to product quality

• Functional English (verbal and written)

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 (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 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.
  

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.

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!

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.