04 Aug
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Village Farms International
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British Columbia
04 Aug
Village Farms International
British Columbia
Village Farms International (Nasdaq: VFF) is a vertically integrated global leader in cannabis and plant-based consumer packaged goods, and sustainable innovation. As one of North America’s longest‑standing produce operators built on decades of expertise, we’re a company where growers, innovators, and creators come together to shape the future of high‑performing plant‑based brands, globally.
Joining Village Farms means joining a global team built on purpose, integrity, and ambition. Here, we grow people, ideas and possibilities.
The Opportunity
Here is where you come in as a Maintenance Technician. You have a "think outside the box" mentality and enjoy solving problems with creative solutions. You love to work with your hands and thrive in an environment that provides you with unique challenges and variety in your day. You are interested in learning more about the cannabis facilities and being an important piece of operations and manufacturing practices to produce top‑quality cannabis consumable goods.
What You’ll Do
Facility Maintenance
Perform repairs and maintenance of the boiler and supporting equipment, such as pumps, mixing valves, condensers, CO monitoring systems and electrical control systems
Ensure a variety of motorized equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, scooters, electric carts, picking carts, lawnmowers, and other are safe and functional
Complete various integral maintenance checklists for equipment, tools, and machine parts
Perform basic maintenance tasks as needed across the facility
Systems & Equipment Optimization
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair greenhouse and manufacturing cannabis equipment to ensure the existing operation and manufacturing practices are functioning adequately. This includes, but is not limited to pneumatics, hydraulics,
high‑precision measuring equipment, printing and labelling machines and electrical systems
Preserve the functioning of irrigation systems such as pumps, valves, filters, electronic controls, fertilizer injection systems, and other related systems
Work closely with the Engineering team to ensure Research & Development equipment is sound and operational, allowing for innovation and R&D; related testing to take place
Stakeholder Collaboration
Utilize Maintenance Software to keep track of requests and prioritising tickets from most critical to least
Handle and organise maintenance supplies, spare parts, and tools to ensure inventory is consistently in stock
Health & Safety
Perform regular inspections on equipment to ensure safety and functionality, while effectively communicating all maintenance issues to the Manager and team as required
Follow all Health & Safety procedures and Pure Sunfarms best practices
Lead by example to foster a safe working environment
Other Duties
Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned. Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Village Farms International, Inc. from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
This role is on‑site, which requires you to work in Village Farms facility at all times in a Maintenance Technician (Night Shift) role or directly supporting operations.
Shift Time – Graveyard – 9:30pm‑6:00am
What You Bring
Qualifications
Minimum 5+ years’ experience working in a mechanical/electrical environment
Relevant trade qualification or diploma preferred
Proven ability to prioritise various tasks to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Able to apply both instruction and direction to complete tasks unsupervised when required
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with an eye for the details
Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a agile team environment
You are a quick learner with a knack for new challenges and taking initiative
Knowledge of the cannabis industry and/or operational lifecycle is considered an asset
Ability to stand for 8‑hour shifts and able to lift minimum 50 lbs
Flexibility and willingness to work various shifts including morning, afternoon, weekends, rotated emergency on‑call week, and occasional overtime as per business needs
Must have the ability to maintain and pass an RCMP criminal record check and obtain a security clearance
Life at Village Farms
We believe It Takes A Village ® and we mean it. It shows up in how we support each other, how we innovate, and how we win as a team.
Our Values Guide Every Decision We Make
Versatility | Innovation | Leadership | Loyalty | Accountability | Grit | Entrepreneurship
What you do here matters – to our people, our products, and the customers we serve.
We’ve got you covered with company‑paid comprehensive benefits and education assistance to support your growth.
Ready to Grow With Us?
If you want to be part of something that has real impact – we’d love to meet you.
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📌 Maintenance Technician (Night Shift) (British Columbia)
🏢 Village Farms International
📍 British Columbia