Operational Support Specialist, Engineering and HSE

This role provides remote support to our Canadian facilities but there will be infrequent times when it will be necessary to provide in-person support at our Bradford and Markham facilities.  Although not regularly required, commitments may extend beyond regular office hours to provide support across multiple time zones internationally.

A Little About Us

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

We’re a global cannabis company with operations across Europe and North and South America. We’re driven by our passion to help people improve their lives and 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, Greybeard 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

You’re organized, motivated, and determined. You anticipate needs a mile away and constantly think four steps ahead. You have a positive attitude that can navigate any challenge and you’re not afraid to step outside your comfort zone to help others. You’re a whiz at MS office and enjoy establishing processes, scheduling meetings, and getting things done– and this is why we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re searching for an ambitious professional to plant their roots with us as an Operational Support Specialist .  In this role, you will support both the Engineering and Project Services, and Health, Safety and Environment teams, collaborate with all levels of the organization to improve processes and help our team achieve global success. Sound exciting? Here is a little more…

As an Operational Support Specialist, you will:

• Manage calendars, including scheduling appointments and meetings efficiently
• Coordinate travel arrangements (accommodation, flights, vehicles, etc.) as requested
• Complete expense submissions through Concur
• Populate a weekly time sheet for the retroactive capitalization of hours
• Spearhead Engagement activities including associated administration, planning and executing events
• Prepare necessary presentation materials for meetings
• Attend meetings, record minutes, formalize timelines and track completion dates of identified action items
• Assist in research, analysis, and preparation of special projects and development of project meeting schedules
• Develop and maintain an efficient filing system for easy retrieval of information
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, manually or electronically
• Support Leaders to ensure the smooth flow of information and activities in a multifaceted organization
• Handle sensitive information appropriately and use good judgement in problem solving while ensuring critical timelines are met
• Liaise with stakeholders to maintain effective communication and a close working relationship with other departments within the company
• Compose, review, and follow through on internal and external communication with a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Other tasks that may be assigned from time to time

You will be setup for success if you have…

A minimum of three years’ experience supporting Operations management and leadership teams (ideally in a public company environment)

Post-secondary education, such as a University Degree or College Diploma, in Project Management, Business, Office Administration, or related field (we would also welcome an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)

Strong technical skills, adept with Google Apps for Business, Google Office, MS Office

Previous experience supporting corporate communications, managing confidential information, and navigating in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision

We can’t wait to meet you if you are…

A self-motivated individual who leads with integrity and always thinks four steps ahead

A detail-oriented professional with excellent time management who can prioritize task effectively in a fast-paced environment

A dynamic relationship builder with the ability to collaborate and nurture long-term partnerships with all levels of an organization

An organized initiator who thrives under pressure and can balance multiple projects at once and successfully navigate challenges with a positive attitude

A natural communicator who specializes in executive communications and can convey complex information in simple formats

Life at Aurora

With us, you'll find a place where you belong and love where you work with competitive compensation, stock options, RRSP matching, performance bonuses, benefits, 420 celebrations and more! We will go above and beyond to prioritize your success and help you #GrowWithAurora. Learn more by visiting our Careers Page- Careers- Aurora Global Leader in Cannabis (auroramj.com)

Next Steps

Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team and we will contact you if we see a fit via email.

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? Share this posting with your network while subscribing to our Talent Community to learn more about upcoming opportunities (hot tip: if you are an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by sharing this posting with someone in your network! If they are the successful candidate, you may be eligible for a bonus!).

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!

Health and Safety

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.