Cultivation Associate

The Cultivation Associate is responsible for supporting greenhouse cultivation operations in Ancaster, Ontario. As a key team member, they contribute to our company success by executing cutting, pruning, planting, and plant maintenance throughout all grow cycles, setting up grow rooms, and maintaining grow space sanitation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engaging in basic plant maintenance (cutting, pruning, planting, watering, fertilizing, etc.).

• Participating in grow room preparation, maintenance and sanitation before, during, and after grow cycles and harvests.

• Transporting plants via carts and by hand.

• Working with other staff members and leadership to support department requirements.

• Ensuring compliance of company safety and quality procedures.

• Ensuring cleanliness of facility at all times by doing various sanitation tasks such as sweeping, mopping and sanitizing tools and equipment.

• Other responsibilities include: working with soil, plants, and water.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years prior experience as a grower or a similar processing role in a manufacturing environment

• Prior experience working with plants or in a greenhouse environment is considered an asset

Working conditions

• This is a greenhouse and manufacturing working environment, which may have continuous exposure to heat, light and humidity, extreme variation of temperature throughout different areas and departments of the facility.

• Must be able to wear all required PPE

• This position is physically demanding and requires the ability to lift/move heavy objects (up to 50lbs).

• ​Must have access to personal means of transportation - this location is not accessible by public transportation.

At BZAM, we provide a competitive salary range that is based on your experience and expertise. The hourly range for this position is $18-$20 per hour.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.