Production Technician

Production Technician

GlassHouse Botanics is a privately owned and operated, licenced medicinal cannabis producer. Conveniently located just minutes from Pembroke, employees also commute from nearby communities such as Petawawa, Cobden, Eganville, Haley Station, and Westmeath. We proudly employ individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. While we’re a locally grown team, our product is enjoyed across Canada and around the world—our certifications allow us to ship to countries in the European Union, U.K., and Australia. With Canada at the forefront of cannabis innovation, now is the time to join this exciting industry!

We are recruiting for a Production Technician. This is a full-time position. Our plants require watering seven days a week, three-hour weekend watering shifts occur on a rotating basis and are typically scheduled for one weekend day shift per month.

Our Production Technicians are the heart of our operation. From propagation and plant maintenance to watering and pest control, to trimming and packaging, they take pride in crafting premium products. No experience? No problem! We’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Duties include:

• Following task-specific procedures with care and accuracy.
• Supporting plant-related activities under the direction of your team lead.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of your workspace, including the sanitation of tools and materials.
• Supporting and collaborating with other teams.
• Recording completed tasks to ensure traceability and compliance with regulations.
• Participating in training to be knowledgeable on the full cannabis life cycle, and to be up to date on our procedures and guidelines.
• Following regulatory requirements as per the Cannabis Act and Regulations, as well as GlassHouse Botanics standard operating procedures.

Important company information

• Effective communication skills
• Willingness to learn
• Strong history of attendance and reliability
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions in English
• Ability to work in a team, and occasionally independently
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work on your feet for most of the day (standing and walking), or sitting for long periods of time
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Willing to wear the provided uniform and personal protective equipment as needed (i.e., respirator, eye protection, hearing protection)
• Must have reliable transportation
• You may need to be comfortable working in a greenhouse environment    
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination, with strong attention to detail
• Experience in a relevant field, such as agriculture or manufacturing
• Experience working under EU GMP requirements
• Experience or a keen interest in plants and/or science

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Please include two recent professional references in your application.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Competitive wages starting at $18.00 per hour.
• Paid training, classroom and hands-on experience.
• Health and dental benefits, plus life insurance for full-time employees.
• On-site parking
• Social committee: pizza parties, lunches, contests, holiday parties, and more.
• Free coffee
• Opportunity for extra hours if desired
• Opportunity for growth

Interested but don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyway! We would love to review your resume to learn more about you or find you another opportunity.