CULTIVATION TECHNICIAN

Aqualitas Inc. is a licensed medical cannabis producer, with our corporate Head Office located in Bedford, Nova Scotia, and our Production Facility located on the South Shore of Nova Scotia in the Region of Queens Municipality. We are committed to quality, sustainability and balance; in our products, our operations and our people.

CULTIVATION TECHNICIAN

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Cultivation Team Supervisors and Cultivation Team Lead your work will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Perform all the tasks in the cultivation areas, including: cloning, transplanting, defoliation, super-cropping, topping, trimming

• Maintain cannabis plants individually and with care and attention
• Maintain and verify plant health and cultivation records
• Trimming
• Attend to feeding & watering schedules, assign/adjust environmental conditions (light, air & water temperatures, humidity, CO2, air circulation)
• Conduct preventative maintenance and elimination of all types of mould, powdery mildew, spider mites, root aphids, fungus gnats, etc. in a pesticide-free environment
• Apply and monitor beneficial insects
• Update Ample Organic Inventory System
• Maintain cultivation area equipment: ongoing and preventative
• Adhere to all Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Good Production Practices (GPP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Maintain a sanitary and organized work environment
• Work safely by exercising due diligence and reporting any hazards to the Team Lead, Cultivation Supervisor or Head Grower
• Vacuum, mop, wipe up spills, remove garbage and maintain tidiness in cultivation rooms
• Wash and/or sanitize cultivation equipment
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Detailed knowledge of plant science and anatomy
• Detailed knowledge of Cannabis and Cannabis cultivation practice
• Physical aptitude and health necessary to perform manual labour tasks required for employment in a commercial scale indoor growing facility.
• Ability to be trained to use plant inventory software and equipment
• Knowledge of plant diseases, insects and fungi, as well as pesticide-free plant treatment options is an asset
• Knowledge of cannabis plant and genetics is an asset
• Experience with growing plants in an aquaponic environment will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of large-scale commercial plant cultivation including nutrient requirements, mediums, light requirements, temperature control, air flow, etc. is an asset
• Knowledge of GMP and GPP is an asset
• Information gathering and monitoring skills
• Health and security clearance
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Job requires squatting, kneeling, bending, reaching and standing for extended hours
• Ability to act independently and as a team member
• Attention to detail and accuracy including thorough documentation abilities
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to prioritize activities and adjust priorities on short notice
• Excellent comprehension, communication and interpersonal skills

Other details:

Location: Brooklyn, Queens Co, NS (Required)

Compensation: To be determined based on skills and experience

Status and Hours: Permanent, 40 hrs per week

Closing Date:

Successful applicants must provide satisfactory background and reference checks.

Aqualitas welcomes and encourages diversity. Should you require an accommodation in any aspect of our selection process, please let us know.

We appreciate the interest of all candidates; however, we will only be contacting those that best fit our requirements. Resumes will be kept for consideration for six months.