Assistant Grower

Résumé du poste

The Assistant Grower supports plant health, quality, and yields by monitoring environmental conditions and performing daily cultivation tasks. They also ensure compliance with SOPs, maintain accurate production records, and assist with Integrated Pest Management activities.

Détails du poste

AgMedica Bioscience Inc. is currently hiring an Assistant Grower to join our Cultivation team within our cannabis production facility. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with horticulture, agriculture, greenhouse, or commercial cultivation experience who has strong attention to detail, leadership skills, and an interest in supporting the production of high-quality cannabis within a regulated environment. Position Details * Full-time, permanent position * Monday to Friday * Steady day shift * On-call weekend coverage as required * $24.00-$26.00/hour (based on experience) * New vacancy Responsibilities * Work collaboratively with Growers to support plant health, quality, and yields throughout the growing process * Monitor plant health and identify potential pests, diseases, or contamination risks * Monitor grow room environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, CO2, lighting, and air movement * Perform grow rounds, scouting, and data collection * Support Integrated Pest Management (IPM) activities, including tissue sampling and scheduled testing * Support fertilizer and pesticide mixing activities * Maintain accurate cultivation documentation, Batch Production Records (BPRs), and environmental records * Support cultivation trials, including tracking and entering trial data * Track operational measures and support cultivation KPIs * Work with Cultivation leadership to ensure compliance with SOPs, quality, sanitation, and safety requirements * Identify and report potential hazards, production issues, or contamination risks * Support continuous improvement activities within the Cultivation department * Provide coverage in other areas as required The role also supports cultivation trials, KPI tracking and cross-department coverage, while following Cannabis Act requirements, GMP, GACP and company SOPs. Requirements * Post-secondary diploma in horticulture or agriculture * Experience in commercial cannabis cultivation, greenhouse, or vegetable growing operations preferred * Demonstrated leadership ability * Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) * Pesticide Safety certification * Knowledge of Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) considered an asset * Strong problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills * Ability to multitask in a fast-paced and changing environment * Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs * Basic math and English language skills * Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team * Ability to lift up to 25 kg/55 lbs and perform physical cultivation activities for extended periods * Must be 19 years of age or older * Must be able to pass a criminal background check These qualifications come directly from the current JD, including the horticulture/agriculture education requirement, leadership, cultivation experience preference, IPM knowledge and pesticide certification. What We Offer * Steady day shift schedule * Group benefits eligibility after 3 months * Paid vacation and wellness days * Training and development opportunities * Supportive team-oriented environment AgMedica Bioscience Inc. is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable legislation. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (on-call weekend coverage as required)

Ce que vous ferez

The Assistant Grower supports plant health, quality, and yields by monitoring environmental conditions and performing daily cultivation tasks. They also ensure compliance with SOPs, maintain accurate production records, and assist with Integrated Pest Management activities.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a post-secondary diploma in horticulture or agriculture and possess knowledge of Integrated Pest Management. Experience in commercial cultivation and a valid pesticide safety certification are preferred.

Avantages

• Group benefits • Paid vacation • Wellness days • Training and development opportunities

Compétences indiquées

• Résolution de problèmes · Souhaitée
• Leadership · Souhaitée
• Souci du détail · Souhaitée
• Compliance · Souhaitée
• Multitasking · Souhaitée
• Sanitation · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Office · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Horticulture
• Agriculture
• Integrated Pest Management
• Pesticide safety
• Data collection
• Plant health monitoring
• Batch production records
• Compliance
• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Multitasking
• Microsoft Office
• Sanitation
• Safety protocols
• Pesticide Safety
• Cannabis Cultivation
• Pesticide Applicator License
• Lifting Ability
• Fertilizers
• Cannabis
• Batch Production
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Training And Development
• Data Collection
• English Language
• General Mathematics
• Problem Solving
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Operations
• Team Oriented
• Detail Oriented

Domaines d’emploi

• Agriculture
• Manufacturing
• Science & Research
• Trades
• Grower
• Farm / Nursery / Greenhouse Worker
• Mixed Crop and Animal Producers
• Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse