Team Member, Cultivation

Location:

Bradford, ON

Employment type:

Full time Employment

Hours:

40 Hours per week

Salary: $19.25 CAD to start

Aurora is proud to be a global leader in the cannabis industry. With a smart strategy, unmatched talent and focus on our long‑term success, we believe we have a bright future. At Aurora, we’re passionate about helping patients improve their lives through high‑quality premium medical cannabis under brands they can trust and rely on. Our products, available across Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, include leading brands like Pedanios, Indi Med, San Raf, Whistler, Greybeard and Craft Plant.

Our diverse team works passionately across various roles, from manufacturing to corporate positions, and many more, united by our purpose:
Opening the World to Cannabis. Enabled by science and empowered by people, for patients and consumers. We collaborate globally, embrace change with courage, stay agile, and treat everyone with compassion. We live our values daily, making a meaningful impact on patients, communities, and our A‑Team.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Cultivation – Flower Room, the Team Member, Cultivation – Flower Room is responsible for performing daily tasks related to plant care and health activities at the Aurora River facility.

• Participate in the continuous scouting and monitoring of the crop for health, pests and diseases.
• Release biological control agents (BCAs) as part of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.
• Communicate and elevate 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.
• Where applicable, adhere to Aurora’s SOPs and comply with Health Canada’s Cannabis Act. In addition, comply with all ISO requirements and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
• Where applicable, promote and maintain GMP requirements.
• Recognize unsafe conditions and practices and make corrections to prevent injuries and product loss.
• Perform tasks in warm environments under direct illumination from grow lights while consistently adhering to the use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Other duties as required.

• Basic understanding of plant care and cultivation techniques, preferably in a horticulture or agriculture setting.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately, work effectively within a team, and communicate observations to supervisors.
• Attention to detail in plant monitoring, recording observations, and maintaining cleanliness in the cultivation area.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and compliance regulations in a cultivation environment.

• University‑level Horticulture program or equivalent is an asset.
• Grower Pesticide Safety Course completed would be an asset.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to work unsupervised.

• Most/all working hours will be spent in production.
• Full PPE to be worn all times during working hours, including booties, coveralls, gloves, hairnet, glasses and surgical mask; certain duties also require use of half‑face respirator.
• Physical effort required: lifting, pushing, pulling up to 30 lbs.
• Temperature range from 20 °C to 32 °C with humidity 50‑70 %.
• Able to perform cleaning and crop maintenance duties while working on a step ladder.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and after hours as required.

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.

Job Segment: Agricultural, Horticulture, Facilities, Supply Chain, Supply, Agriculture, Operations

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.

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