Cultivation Technician (Cannabis)

Job title: Cultivation Technician (Cannabis)

Job description: Join an exciting workplace where you can experience career growth, meet amazing colleagues and be a pioneer in an emerging industry.

Are you an energetic person looking for an exciting industry and career growth? We are seeking a hardworking, honest and conscientious person to join the Zenabis family. You will:

• Be THE caretaker for our cannabis plants
• Foster a proactive, problem-solving approach and enjoy working in a diverse team
• Understand the importance of quality, safety and documentation due to the regulatory requirements of the cannabis industry

About the Position:

The Cultivation Technician will report to one of the Cultivation Department Supervisors and will be responsible for carrying out cultivation related tasks, including but not limited to: cloning, irrigation, plant maintenance, biologicals application, transplantation and crop maintenance.

The Cultivation Technician will carry out Zenabis’ policies procedures and contribute towards the goal of achieving production targets within set timelines.

We are seeking individuals who works exceptionally well in a team environment, who are motivated to excel in their field and who comes to work with a positive attitude! Experience within the industry is an asset, however all applications will be considered.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain plants and crop health under the guidance of Cultivation Department Supervisors,
• Scouting for pests and diseases,
• Propagation and management of propagated plants
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all production activities at all times to produce consistent quality cannabis products
• Ensure workspace, equipment, tools and production areas are clean and sanitary, and within regulatory guidelines,
• When documenting activities, ensure GPP practices are followed at all times
• Ensure refuse and waste products are managed and destroyed as per the current approved standard operating procedures
• Employ professional and clear communication practices to maintain a positive and progressive team atmosphere
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Department Supervisors/Leads and Managers

Your Background, Skills and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to work in a regulated environment such as commercial food, national grocery store, national retailer, etc.
• Ability to work in fast paced and growing environment
• Commercial production horticulture or cannabis experience is considered an asset
• Post-secondary Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry and (or) any other related technical discipline is desirable
• Demonstrated experience in cultivation of cannabis or other delicate commercial crops is considered an asset
• BC Pesticide Applicator’s license is considered an asset.

What’s in it For You:

• Competitive wage rates
• Benefits (extended health, dental, prescription drug coverage and more)
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Career growth and opportunity in an emerging industry

Other Key Details:

• Hourly Position
• Work hours: Shift work; some occasional weekend work or on-call work may be required depending on business needs and per the direction of the immediate supervisor or manager.
• Physical aptitude and health necessary to perform manual labor tasks required for the proper management of cultivation ware

About Zenabis

Zenabis is a significant Canadian licensed cultivator of medical and recreational cannabis, and a propagator and cultivator of floral and vegetable products. Zenabis employs staff coast-to-coast, across facilities in Atholville, New Brunswick, Langley, British Columbia; and Stellarton, Nova Scotia. Zenabis currently has 96,400 kg of licensed cannabis cultivation space and four licensed facilities. Zenabis has 3.5 million square feet of total facility space dedicated to a mix of cannabis production and cultivation and its non-cannabis propagation and floral business.

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