The Team Member, Cultivation role offers an exciting opportunity to work hands-on in a fast-paced and innovative cannabis production environment. Aurora Cannabis is seeking energetic, detail-oriented individuals to join its cultivation team in Bradford. This full-time position is ideal for those who are passionate about plant care, enjoy physical work, and want to grow their career within a global cannabis organization.
About the Company
Aurora Cannabis is a leading global cannabis company dedicated to improving lives through high-quality cannabis products. With a diverse portfolio of trusted brands including Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael ’71, and Whistler, the company serves both medical patients and adult-use consumers worldwide. Aurora’s success is driven by its people—known as the “A-Team”—who think big, act boldly, and work with purpose. The company prides itself on innovation, quality, and an inclusive workplace culture where employees are encouraged to learn, grow, and succeed together.
Responsibilities
As a Team Member, Cultivation, your responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring crops continuously for plant health, pests, and diseases.
- Releasing biological control agents as part of the Integrated Pest Management program.
- Communicating and escalating crop or production issues to relevant team members.
- Performing cultivation tasks such as pruning, defoliation, crop maintenance, harvesting, and cycle turnover.
- Following Aurora’s SOPs and complying with Health Canada’s Cannabis Act, ISO standards, OHSA, and GMP requirements.
- Safely lifting up to 25 kg (50 lbs) as required.
- Supporting other cultivation duties as assigned.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
- Willingness to undergo a medical screening as part of the hiring process.
- Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Health Canada security clearance is considered an asset.
- Completion of a Grower Pesticide Safety Course is an advantage.
Skills
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Physical endurance for repetitive tasks, lifting, and extended standing.
- Ability to work in warm environments ranging from 20°C to 32°C.
- Comfort with repetitive hand, wrist, and forearm movements.
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts when required.
- Comfort climbing ladders and working around plant materials.
Benefits
Aurora Cannabis offers an extensive and rewarding benefits package, including:
- Competitive starting wage with potential shift premiums.
- Flexible work arrangements, paid sick leave, and vacation time.
- Stock options, RRSP program, annual bonuses, and health spending accounts.
- Employer-paid health, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage.
- Medical cannabis coverage of up to $1,500 annually.
- Tuition assistance, virtual learning programs, and ongoing professional development.
- Employee discounts, Perkopolis membership, company swag, paid volunteer time, and workplace amenities.
