Operations Training Program Manager

Job location: Bradford, ON
Employment type: Full Time Employment
Hours: 40 Hours per week

A little about us

Hi, we’re Aurora Cannabis, and we’re so excited to meet you!

We’re a global cannabis company driven by our passion to help people improve their lives. We have a diverse team who bring their best every day so Aurora can be the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers.  We love our work, and we especially love our high quality, innovative brands that make up the Aurora family – from Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael ’71 and Whistler.

Our people combined with our collective passion for the industry is what makes Aurora a special place to work and defines what we call our “A-Team”. We are a high-performing team of cannabis experts, innovators, and champions, that work, learn and win together. We think BIG, act BOLD and execute with PURPOSE in all that we do, and will stop at nothing to cultivate the ultimate cannabis experience for our community.

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Trainer of Operations to manage and facilitate all technical training onsite. Reporting to the Senior Director, Operations, this role is crucial in designing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive training programs specific to the cultivation, processing, and packaging of cannabis products.  The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in creating education and training programs for adult learners in a manufacturing environment.

As a Manager - Operations Training Program, you will be responsible for….

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  Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the overall Operations training and development strategy to support the company’s objectives, and complement the existing Leadership Development Program. Align training programs with business goals and employee development needs. Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to continuously improve training effectiveness. Program Development and Management: Design, implement, and oversee comprehensive training programs, including operations/job specific onboarding and technical training,  Develop customized training solutions to address specific needs of different departments and roles within the organization. Evaluate and update training materials, methodologies, and technologies to ensure they are current and effective. Support for Manufacturing Sites: Coordinate and deliver operations specific training programs across multiple manufacturing sites. Ensure consistency and standardization of training materials, resources, and job aids across all locations. Travel to various sites as needed to assess training needs and implement programs. Team Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor personnel responsible for operations training delivery across various departments, providing guidance, feedback, and coaching. Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.   Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with department heads, HR, and senior leadership to identify training needs and priorities across operations Communicate training initiatives and outcomes to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and support cross functionally. Evaluation and Reporting: Establish metrics and KPIs to assess the effectiveness and impact of training programs. Provide regular reports on training activities, participation, satisfaction, and performance improvements. Use data-driven insights to refine and enhance training programs. Budget Management: Develop and manage the training budget, ensuring efficient use of resources. Source and manage relationships with external training vendors and consultants as needed. Travel: Onsite role – travel to other sites within Ontario as needed

You would be the best fit for this role if you have:

• • Proven track record of designing and implementing successful training programs.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
  • Experience with data analysis and reporting on training metrics.

Bonus points if you have…

• Legally permitted to work in Canada
• Reliable, punctual and committed
• Flexibility with work and scheduling
• Team-orientated with strong interpersonal skills
• Safety-conscious
• High level of honesty and integrity
• Functional English (verbal and written)

Education and Experience.

• • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Organizational Development, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in training and development
  • Certification in training (e.g., CPTD, ATD) is a plus
  • Willing to travel to multiple manufacturing sites as needed.
  • Experience in the manufacturing industry or a similar environment is highly desirable.

Why you’ll love working at Aurora
Our people are at the heart of everything we do here at Aurora, and we take pride in fostering an inclusive space that inspires our team to love where they work! From rewarding career opportunities to flexible work environments to team activities, we go above and beyond to prioritize your success and here’s how we do it…  
 

• Flexibility: you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun! With flexible working hours to compressed work weeks to paid sick and vacation time, you will be empowered to achieve work-life balance.
   
• Total rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary or hourly wage (with shift premiums), stock options, an RRSP program, annual bonuses, and a health and personal care spending account for you to use for gym memberships, ski passes or staycations.
   
• Benefits: we will foster your health and wellness (and your dependents) with our employee benefits package including, employer-paid health and dentalcare premiums, life insurance and LTD policies and a medical cannabis coverage program, designed exclusively for our A-Team, that will provide you with $1500 of coverage each year (because we truly believe cannabis is the best medicine). 
   
• Life-long learning: we’re lifelong learners here at Aurora and will invest in your professional development throughout all aspects of your career! You will have access to a tuition assistance program, virtual learning activities and annual performance reviews, to ensure you are provided with the toolkit and support you need to succeed.
   
• Perks: we love to celebrate our people by providing corporate perks including employee discounts, perkopolis memberships, company SWAG, paid volunteer time, modern technology and snacks and beverages at all our office locations.

• Team: we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with medical cannabis.
   

Diversity and inclusion
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. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know! We are here to help.
 

Next steps
Think you have what it takes to join our team? So do we!

Apply today by submitting your resume along with salary expectations through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by a human recruiter (not a robot) shortly after you apply, and our team will contact you via email if we see a fit.

Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways! We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity!

Not the role for you? That’s okay! Visit our careers page to find the perfect opportunity for you or share this posting with a friend or colleague that you think would be a great fit (hot tip: if you are already an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by referring this posting to a friend! If they are successful, you will receive a bonus!

If applicable, Aurora Human Resources will contact you via your email address provided. We do not contact candidates over Facebook or other Social Media apps. You will never be requested to provide confidential information such as banking information or your Social Insurance Number in the interview process.