Team Member, Cultivation

Job location:

Bradford, ON

Employment type:

Full Time Employment

Hours:

40 Hours per week
Salary: $19.25 CAD to start

Aurora Cannabis is a leader in the rapidly evolving global cannabis industry, serving both medical and consumer markets worldwide. Dedicated to helping people improve their lives, Aurora is driven by science and innovation, with a focus on providing premium medical cannabis products produced with the highest standards. We proudly serve patients and consumers across Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Our global brand portfolio includes Aurora, Being, Canni Med, Craft Plant, Daily Special, Drift, Greybeard, Indi Med, Med Releaf, Pedanios, San Raf, Tasty’s, Whistler Cannabis Co, and WMMC.

We’re looking for an ambitious and hard‑working professional to join our Cultivation team in the role of Team Member, Cultivation.

• Participate in the continuous scouting and monitoring of the crop for health, pest and diseases.
• Release biological control agents (BCAs) as part of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.
• Communicate and escalated all issues with the crop and/or the production process to all relevant parties as required.
• Participate in cultivation related activities such as pruning, defoliating, crop maintenance, harvesting and cycle turnover as required.
• Adhere to Aurora's SOPs and comply with Health Canada’s Cannabis Act, ISO requirements, OHSA and GMP where applicable.
• Lift up to 25 kg/50 lbs from the ground to a height of x feet, and lift, push or pull up to 30 lbs as necessary.
• Other duties as required.
• Work directly with products in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certified plant; a medical screening exam will be required toward the end of the recruitment process.

• Grower Pesticide Safety Course completed is an asset.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Health Canada security clearance is an asset.

• Experience with physical effort up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 20 °C to 32 °C.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays and after hours as required.
• Experience with repetitive use of hands, wrists and forearms.
• Comfortable climbing ladders.
• Awareness that the position involves significant exposure to cannabis/plant materials and may not be suitable for individuals with allergies to cannabis/plant pollen or other related medical issues.

• Flexibility: A flexible work environment with compressed work weeks, paid sick and vacation time.
• 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, and a medical cannabis coverage program providing $1,500 of coverage each year.
• Life‑long learning: Tuition assistance, virtual learning activities and annual performance reviews to support professional development.
• Perks: Corporate perks including employee discounts, memberships, company SWAG, paid volunteer time, modern technology and snacks & beverages.
• Team: A diverse global team of cannabis enthusiasts, innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, working together to help you grow and provide people better days with medical cannabis.

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. 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.

We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Aurora and are committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Human Resources team know by contacting us at