28 Aug
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Aurora Cannabis
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Mount Currie
28 Aug
Aurora Cannabis
Mount Currie
Post-Harvest Shift Lead - 2 Months Contract Job Location: Onsite, Pemberton, BC. Employment Type: Full time, Contract Employment. Hours: 40 hours per week. Hourly Wage: $29.50 / hour 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 We’re looking for a motivated and experienced professional to join our Pemberton team as a Post-Harvest Shift Lead! In this role, you will have the opportunity to combine your love of cannabis with your leadership abilities, overseeing critical post-harvest processes to ensure our products meet and exceed global standards. Reporting to the Supervisor, Post-Harvest, the Post-Harvest Shift Lead will guide the team in day-to-day operations, ensuring that every step of the process – from bucking and trimming to drying and curing – runs smoothly. You will lead by example, mentor team members, and promote a positive, productive work environment while maintaining compliance with regulations.
Major Responsibilities / Duties Ensure all harvest and trim processes are followed according to prescribed SOPs while also identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies; suggest revisions to SOPs as needed. Lead, train, and support Post-Harvest Team Members in achieving daily goals. Oversee and perform post-harvest tasks including trimming, bucking, drying, curing, and packaging cannabis products. Operating, cleaning, and maintaining automated trimming, bucking, and sorting machines. Transport of harvested and processed cannabis between production environments in a sanitary fashion. Manage individual as well as team performance. Track individual and team metrics to influence production decisions. Deal with operational change. Properly maintain batch records; coordinate with QualityAssurance, Quality Control, and/or Propagation Departments as required. Utilize an inventory system, as necessary, to capture and record harvest, weighing, and/or destruction events while following all documentation protocols. Participate in meetings as required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong passion for cannabis and previous experience in a leadership role within a cultivation or production facility considered an asset. Deep knowledge of post-harvest processes, including drying, curing, and trimming techniques. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team in a fast-paced environment. Adhere to the company code of conduct and all applicable SOPs. Demonstrate a continued level of development and improvement of skills/knowledge to help better complete your duties. Robust organization, time management and prioritization skills. High level of accuracy and solid attention to detail. Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to sit or stand for long period to time. Manual dexterity. Education & Experience Proven leadership skills/team management in a similar environment. Knowledge or basic understanding of GMP standards. Experience in a manufacturing environment is considered an asset. Understanding of/past experience with KPIs and delivery related metrics considered an asset. Experience in process improvement/delivery excellence considered an asset. Ability to work evenings and weekends as required to support operational requirements. Working Conditions Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time. Working in moderate noise levels, ranging from 14-24 C. Mandatory medical mask when processing harvested cannabis. Frequent handling of cannabis plants and products, which may involve strong odors and exposure to plant material, including some common allergens. Full time work, 4 10 hour shifts a week, 8:00am-6:00pm. Overtime available when required. Strict compliance with safety protocols, including wearing necessary PPE. Accountability for team productivity, quality standards, and meeting operational goals. 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. 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... 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
📌 Post-Harvest Shift Lead (Mount Currie)
🏢 Aurora Cannabis
📍 Mount Currie