Manager, Product

Nextleaf Solutions | Coquitlam, BC | Hybrid
Salary: $75,000–$90,000 annually

Help Shape What's Next in Cannabis.

Great products don't happen by accident. They take market insight, thoughtful strategy, and solid execution.

At Nextleaf Solutions, we're looking for a Manager, Product to help drive the development, commercialization, and ongoing performance of our growing portfolio of cannabis brands.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting consumer insights, market trends, and commercial strategy to create products that are competitive, compliant, and built for success.

If you're analytical, collaborative, and excited about product innovation in Canada's evolving cannabis industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Who We Are

Nextleaf Solutions is a Canadian cannabis company focused on innovation, quality, and building a sustainable future in the industry.

From product development and manufacturing to bringing brands to market, we're passionate about creating products that stand out for the right reasons.

Our work is guided by three core values:

- Building a Sustainable Legacy. We make decisions with long-term success in mind.
- We Are Authentic. We believe in transparency, accountability, and doing what we say we'll do.
- We Are Innovators. We challenge conventional thinking and look for better ways to do things.

What You'll Do

As our Manager, Product, you'll oversee product strategy, development, and performance across Nextleaf's family of brands, working closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and Finance.

Product Strategy & Portfolio Management

- Manage product roadmaps across existing and emerging product categories.
- Analyze sales performance, consumer trends, competitor activity, and provincial market opportunities.
- Recommend new product launches, improvements, pricing adjustments, and delistings.
- Monitor SKU performance, profitability, and overall portfolio effectiveness.

Product Development & Commercialization





- Lead product development from concept through formulation, packaging, and launch.
- Develop product briefs outlining specifications, target consumers, positioning, and pricing.
- Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and launch readiness with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Incorporate feedback from retailers, consumers, and the sales team into product decisions.

Provincial Submissions & Compliance

- Coordinate product submissions to provincial distributors, including OCS, AGLC, and BCLDB.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Regulatory to ensure compliant packaging, labelling, and product claims.
- Maintain accurate product specifications, certificates of analysis, and listing documentation.

Pricing, Analytics & Performance

- Work with Finance and Sales to evaluate product costs, margins, and provincial pricing.
- Develop business cases to support new product launches and portfolio decisions.
- Monitor market trends, sales data, and profitability to identify opportunities for improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Align product priorities with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and Finance.
- Support Sales and Marketing with accurate product information, positioning, and launch materials.
- Communicate product performance, development progress, and emerging risks to leadership.
- Manage competing priorities while maintaining accountability for timelines and results.

What You Bring

We're looking for someone who combines strong analytical thinking, commercial awareness, and the ability to turn ideas into results.

You'll bring:

- Minimum 3 years of experience in product management,



brand management, or a related consumer packaged goods role.
- Knowledge of the Canadian cannabis market and applicable Health Canada regulations.
- Experience managing product development, packaging, and commercial launches.
- Strong Excel, analytical, communication, and project management skills.
- The ability to collaborate across departments and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Even better if you have:

- Experience with provincial cannabis product submissions.
- Experience with cannabis extracts, ingestibles, or vape products.
- Familiarity with market intelligence tools and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or a related discipline.

Why Nextleaf?

At Nextleaf, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful product decisions, collaborate across different areas of the business, and help shape a competitive and evolving product portfolio.

We value people who bring ideas forward, challenge conventional thinking, and take pride in delivering results.

What You Can Expect:

- Salary: $75,000–$90,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.
- Location: Coquitlam, BC.
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with working hours and scheduling arrangements to be determined in collaboration with the hiring manager.
- Environment: A collaborative, cross-functional role involving product development coordination, computer-based work, and occasional travel or industry events.

Ready to Help Build What's Next?

If you're passionate about product development, driven by data, and excited to contribute to Canada's cannabis industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build what's next.

Nextleaf Solutions is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Pay: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B1

📌 Product Manager (Coquitlam)
🏢 Nextleaf Solutions
📍 Coquitlam