Position Summary

The Genetics Lead is the senior technical support role within Coast Mountain Cannabis' genetics program and works closely with the Genetics Supervisor to execute day-to-day genetics and nursery activities. The Genetics Lead supports the management and preservation of mother stock, clone production, nursery operations, genetic trials, cultivar evaluations, and related records to ensure a reliable pipeline of healthy, high-quality plant material.

Working as the Genetics Supervisor's right hand, the Genetics Lead provides hands-on coordination, technical execution, training support, monitoring, and follow-through. This is a small, specialized department and the role will work closely with the Genetics Supervisor while coordinating ad-hoc support from Cultivation Associates and Leads when required. The Genetics Lead is expected to maintain strong technical standards while helping ensure priorities are completed accurately, efficiently, and consistently.

Key Responsibilities

Genetics Program & Nursery Execution

- Support the Genetics Supervisor with day-to-day execution of the genetics program, including mother stock, backup stock, clone production, propagation schedules, and nursery activities.
- Maintain healthy, vigorous mother plants and propagation material according to established standards and schedules.
- Execute cloning, propagation, transplanting, plant maintenance, and other nursery activities as directed by the Genetics Supervisor.
- Support coordination of nursery production schedules to meet cultivation requirements.
- Monitor clone development, transplant readiness, and overall nursery condition, escalating concerns promptly.
- Help maintain organized genetics spaces, tools, equipment, and plant material.

GENETIC RECORDS & INVENTORY

- Maintain accurate records for mother plants, clones, seeds, breeding material, genetic assets, and related movements.
- Record propagation activities, clone success, plant counts, and other required production data accurately and on time.
- Support accurate tracking and movement of genetic material throughout the facility.
- Identify inventory discrepancies, shortages, losses, or other concerns and communicate them to the Genetics Supervisor.

TRIALS,



PHENOHUNTS & CULTIVAR EVALUATION

- Support cultivar trials, phenohunts, and small-scale evaluations as directed by the Genetics Supervisor.
- Collect accurate observations and data related to plant vigor, yield, cannabinoid expression, terpene profiles, disease resistance, and production suitability where applicable.
- Support consistent labelling, tracking, sampling, and documentation of trial plants and evaluation material.
- Assist with the introduction and evaluation of current genetics entering the facility.
- Identify observations or trends that may be relevant to cultivar selection and communicate them to the Genetics Supervisor.

QUALITY, SOPs & COMPLIANCE

- Follow and reinforce current genetics, nursery, sanitation, security, and production SOPs.
- Maintain clean, organized, and compliant genetics and nursery work areas.
- Identify and report process deviations, plant health concerns, equipment issues, or environmental concerns promptly.
- Support accurate documentation and readiness for audits, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities as directed.

TRAINING & AD-HOC TEAM COORDINATION

- Provide practical training, guidance, and coaching to Cultivation Associates and Leads who support genetics activities on an ad-hoc basis.
- Clearly communicate tasks, standards, priorities, and expectations to temporary or supporting team members.
- Coordinate short-term support from Cultivation Associates and Leads to ensure genetics priorities are completed efficiently.
- Monitor the quality of work completed by supporting team members and provide real-time feedback where appropriate.
- Support knowledge sharing and development of consistent genetics and nursery practices across the cultivation team.





LEADERSHIP SUPPORT & COMMUNICATION

- Act as the primary day-to-day support to the Genetics Supervisor and provide regular updates on progress, issues, and priorities.
- Help coordinate daily and weekly genetics priorities and ensure follow-through on assigned work.
- Act as the genetics point of contact when the Genetics Supervisor is unavailable, within the scope of delegated authority.
- Escalate issues requiring supervisory, management, QA, or cultivation-level decisions promptly.
- Work collaboratively with Cultivation, Processing, Sales, and other departments when genetics information or support is required.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

- Identify practical opportunities to improve nursery efficiency, clone success rates, plant health, workflow, recordkeeping, and genetics management systems.
- Support development and refinement of genetics and nursery SOPs and work instructions.
- Bring observations and improvement ideas to the Genetics Supervisor.
- Support implementation of approved process improvements and monitor whether changes are effective.

EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS

- Attend work regularly and reliably.
- Perform assigned duties honestly, competently, and professionally.
- Demonstrate leadership through communication, accountability, work ethic, and attention to detail.
- Follow lawful and reasonable direction from the Genetics Supervisor and management.
- Maintain confidentiality and protect company property, information, genetic assets, and equipment.
- Accept feedback and coaching with a willingness to improve performance and support team success.
- Report workplace issues, safety concerns, plant health concerns, equipment failures, or process deviations promptly.
- Perform duties safely and request assistance or accommodation when required.
- Treat coworkers, supervisors, clients, vendors, and all stakeholders with professionalism and respect.
- Contribute to a workplace free from bullying, harassment, discrimination, and intimidation.
- Follow all company SOPs, Health Canada requirements, security protocols, and safety procedures relevant to the role.
- Support the cultivation (or other teams) when genetics schedule allows.

📌 Genetics Lead (Pemberton)
🏢 Coast Mountain Cannabis - 3bca
📍 Pemberton