Cultivation Technician

GlassHouse Botanics Inc•Pembroke, ON

55d•Onsite

About The Position

GlassHouse Botanics is a licensed medicinal cannabis producer seeking a Cultivation Technician to join their team. This role involves various stages of the growing process, from clone to harvest, including plant care, cloning, transplanting, pruning, defoliation, harvesting, and sanitation. The company emphasizes a supportive and educational environment, welcoming applicants with no prior experience. The product is distributed across Canada and internationally, highlighting the company's global reach and adherence to high standards.

Requirements

Effective communication skills.
Willingness to learn.
Strong history of attendance and reliability.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions in English.
Ability to work in a team, and occasionally independently.
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work on your feet for most of the day (standing and walking) or sitting for long periods of time.
Willing to wear the provided uniform, and personal protective equipment as needed (i.e., respirator, eye protection, hearing protection).
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be 19 years of age or older to apply.

Nice To Haves

Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination, with strong attention to detail.
Experience in a relevant field, such as agriculture or manufacturing.
Experience working under EU GMP requirements.
Experience or a keen interest in plants and/or science.

Responsibilities

Following task specific procedures with care and accuracy.
Supporting plant related activities (such as transplanting, trellis installation, inspections, watering, and harvesting) as directed by your Team Lead.
Maintaining cleanliness and organization of your workspace, including sanitation of tools and materials.
Supporting and collaborating with other teams as needed.
Recording completed tasks to ensure traceability and compliance with regulations.
Participating in training to be knowledgeable on the full cannabis life cycle, and to be up to date on our procedures and guidelines.
Following regulatory requirements as per the Cannabis Act and Regulations, as well as GlassHouse Botanics Standard Operating Procedures.
Observe and ensure that all stages of cannabis operations are conducted in a safe and sanitary manner.
Follow safe work procedures and report hazards and unsafe work conditions to your Team Lead, or a Health and Safety Representative.
Perform cannabis waste collection and destruction as per company procedure and regulatory requirements.
Operate specialty cannabis equipment/machinery.
Learn how to identify and diagnose mold/mildews, signs and symptoms of insect pests, and plant deficiencies.
Obtain certification in handling pesticides in Ontario.
Assist in the development of documents such as standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Develop leadership skills that will be with you forever.
Other duties as assigned.