Team Member, Cultivation - Propogation
Job location: Onsite, Markham, ON
Employment type: Full Time Permanent
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Salary : $19.25 CAD to start

A LITTLE ABOUT US

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, IndiMed, San Raf, Tasty’s, Whistler, Greybeard and CraftPlant. 

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. 

Job summary

Are you a cannabis enthusiast with an energetic spirit? Are you looking to work with a fun group of people? If so, we would love to meet you!

We’re looking for an ambitious and hard-working professional to join our Cultivation team in the role of Team Member, Cultivation- Propogation!

Major Responsibilities / Duties:

1.    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.
•    Assist with the preparation of cuttings for shipments to other sites/parties as required.
2.    Plant Care and Monitoring:
•    Monitor and maintain the health and growth of mother plants and clones, including watering, feeding, and transplanting as required.
•    Monitor vegetative plants ensuring optimal health.
•    Report any signs of disease, pests, or abnormalities to the propagation lead.
•    Perform visual inspections on plants and assist with document/reporting any findings.
•    Perform IPM duties including the release of biological control agents.
3.    Propagation Area Maintenance:
•    Assist in maintaining cleanliness, organization, and sanitation in the propagation area (including mother, clone and vegetative rooms) to prevent contamination and ensure optimal plant growth conditions.
•    Aid and perform in cleaning and sanitizing tools and equipment used in propagation processes.
4.    Documentation and Record-keeping:
•    Maintain accurate records of propagation activities, including growth data, inventory levels, and observations.
•    Collaborate with the propagation lead to document tasks performed and report any issues encountered.
Accountabilities:
1.    Support in executing propagation tasks and maintaining the health and consistency of mother plants, vegetative plants and clones.
2.    Adherence to safety regulations, sanitation practices, and accurate documentation of propagation activities.
 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1.    Basic understanding of plant propagation techniques, cloning, rooting, and early growth stages in a cultivation setting.
2.    Basic understanding plant maintenance techniques including but not limited to pruning, defoliation, transplanting etc.
3.    Ability to follow instructions accurately, work efficiently within a team, and communicate observations to supervisors.
4.    Attention to detail in plant monitoring, recording observations, and maintaining cleanliness in the propagation area.
5.    Familiarity with safety protocols and compliance regulations in a cultivation environment, especially in propagation processes.

Education & Experience:

•    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.
 

 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.  The 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 (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, 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