Packaging Specialist

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Wentworth Valley, Nova Scotia

Schedule: Onsite, Monday to Friday 8AM - 4PM with the occasional weekend shift if needed

Growth: Opportunities to advance within the packaging or other departments as you develop skills and opportunities become available

Total Compensation:

• Salary: Starting at $18.00 per hour with annual raises or increases based on performance or promotion
• Vacation: 3* weeks vacation + 5* personal days
• Health and Dental Benefits: Available after 3 months of employment, 50/50 cost sharing
• RRSP Matching: Up to 5%, available after 3 months of employment

The Opportunity

Breathing Green Solutions is looking for dependable team members to join our packaging team as a Packaging Specialist. In this role you’ll be hands-on in preparing and packaging our premium cannabis products for the market. From weighing and labeling to making pre-rolls and boxing up shipments, you’ll ensure every product meets our high standards of quality and that our equipment and production areas are kept clean.

If you are detail-oriented, enjoy working with great teammates and seeking a role where your contributions will be valued, this could be the opportunity for you!

Sounds interesting? Look below to learn more!

About Breathing Green Solutions

Located in the clean, cool forests of Nova Scotia's Cobequid Mountains, Breathing Green Solutions is Nova Scotia's first licensed cannabis producer. Our proprietary PurePlant™ growing method allows us to deliver the most pristine, reliable, and trustworthy cannabis products to our patients and customers everywhere. We’re committed to quality, sustainability, and the well-being of our team and community.

Your New Role

As the Packaging Specialist you will work alongside the friendly packaging team where you will complete a variety of tasks such as:

• Weighing and recording amounts
• Packaging flower and producing pre-roll products
• Labelling and preparing containers
• Sealing and prepping boxes for shipment
• Cleaning and sanitizing equipment, pots, trays, etc.
• Following all sanitation and quality processes
• Required to wear standard PPE (scrubs, lab coat, and masks) while working

In this role, you’ll perform consistent tasks while working in a clean and comfortable indoor environment. Most days follow a structured routine although during busy periods, you may have the opportunity to assist with tasks like harvesting or cleaning, but your primary focus will be packaging. This variety helps keep the work engaging while maintaining a predictable schedule.

What You Need to Succeed – Qualifications

• Good attention to detail
• Proven commitment to be a dependable employee with ability to adapt to shifting priorities
• Ability to follow instructions and quality procedures
• Physical ability to stand for periods of time and lift packages (typically 20-30 lbs, occasionally up to 60 lbs)
• Reliable transportation to our facility in Wentworth
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Experience in packaging, production, or food handling is an asset as well as a strong understanding of sanitation and food safety standards

No specialized education or previous cannabis experience is required; we’ll train you on everything you need to know.

What's In It For You

• Competitive wage, with regular salary increases and a good vacation policy
• A reliable, predictable work schedule with the same hours every week
• A clean, safe, comfortable workspace within a friendly, respectful atmosphere
• We are located in a beautiful rural location
• We don't take work home - when you're off, you're off

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a stable, predictable work schedule, don't mind repetitive work, wearing standard PPE and are a reliable person who shows up on time and wants to work regular hours with a friendly team please apply!

No fancy cover letter required! Just send us your resume and let us know why you're interested in working with our amazing team.

Breathing Green Solutions encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Application question(s):

• Do you have access to a car or a reliable way to commute to Wentworth for work?

Are you okay receiving $18.00 per hour and working the occasional weekend if required?

Are you comfortable working in an environment where you will wear Personal Protective Equipment (scrubs, lab coat, and masks) daily ?

Work Location: In person