Propagation Assistance:  

• Assist in cloning, cutting, transplanting, and maintaining plants during the propagation process.  

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and quality in the propagation phase.  

Plant Care and Monitoring:  

• Monitor and maintain the health and growth of propagated plants, including watering, transplanting, pruning, defoliating, and crop maintenance as required.  

• Report any signs of disease, pests, or abnormalities to the propagation lead.  

Propagation Area Maintenance:  

• Assist in maintaining cleanliness, organization, and sanitation in the propagation area to prevent contamination and ensure optimal plant growth conditions.  

• Aid in cleaning and sanitizing tools and equipment used in propagation processes.  

Documentation and Record-keeping:  

• Collaborate with the propagation leads to document tasks performed and report any issues encountered.  

Biosecurity & Quality 

• Adhere to strict sanitation and cross contamination policies to ensure top quality of plants. 

• Learn and understand cross contamination risks in cultivation and adhere to strict SOP compliance to reduce biosecurity risks. 

Accountabilities:  

• Support in executing propagation tasks and maintaining the health and consistency of propagated plants.  

• Adherence to safety regulations, sanitation practices, and accurate documentation of propagation activities.   

• Basic understanding of plant propagation techniques, cloning, rooting, and early growth stages in a cultivation setting.  

• Ability to follow instructions accurately, work efficiently within a team, and communicate observations to supervisors.  

• High school diploma or equivalent education.  

• Previous experience in plant care, propagation, or a related field is beneficial but not mandatory.  

• Training or certifications in horticulture, agriculture, or propagation techniques are advantageous

• Most/all working hours will be spent in production. 

• Full PPE is to be worn at all times during working hours. Includes booties, coveralls, gloves, hairnets, glasses, surgical mask, beard nets, CSA safety shoes, and certain duties also require use of half face respirator. 

• Physical effort is required, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 30 lbs. 

• Repetitive hand-based work and long durations standing at ground level and elevated surfaces. Ability to climb a ladder and work on ladders for long periods, with some minimal seated work.  

• Temperatures range from 20 degrees Celsius to 32 degrees Celsius with the humidity 50-70%. 

• Ability to work weekends, holidays and after hours as required. 

• Ability to work with chemicals and pesticides, 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.

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 not an AI software/system. We will contact you if we see a fit via email.

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility

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 hr.services@auroramj.com