Job Description

Pure Sunfarms is one of Canada's largest licensed producers of high-quality, greenhouse-grown cannabis based in BC's Fraser Valley (Delta). We are proud to bring together individuals from a wide breadth of industries, backgrounds, and experiences, with a diverse team committed to excellence. Our diversity drives our uncompromising approach to quality and success within the Canadian recreational cannabis market.


As part of our Cultivation team, our Grower will oversee all aspects of flower room production and cultivation systems to ensure all greenhouse operations are consistent and efficient. The Grower focuses on growing the crop in a way that attains maximum yield and quality with the least inputs possible. This is achieved by optimizing climate control systems, plant health, and crop jobs while supporting on new cultivation initiatives.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Climate Control & System Management

Innovate and implement climate control strategies in Priva to optimize crop development and plant health. Monitor crop development and adjust climate strategies according to the crops' response to maintain high yield and quality. Modify climate according to the season and the outside conditions to maintain consistent crop development & to reduce energy expenditures. Monitor all flower room, irrigation room and boiler room systems to verify they are in working order and report any deficiencies to maintenance.

Plant Health

Observe plant growth between different strains and rooms, over different seasons to understand the variables behind developmental trends and to adjust new developmental strategies that balance the cultivation objectives. Monitor and control plant irrigation and nutrition. Collaborate with the IPM Team to optimize the preventative and reactive pest and pathogen suppression procedures. Support the training of IPM Team Lead Hands and all IPM workers to ensure they execute effectively.

Crop Jobs

Develop and implement strain specific crop training strategies based upon plant form, season, or plant health. E.g. Pinching, pruning and delegating strategies. Monitor and improve all jobs being performed in the flower rooms to increase the job ergonomics while increasing yield and flower quality.

Cultivation Team Support

Support in the training and development of apprentice growers to support their execution of cultivation strategies and identify inefficiencies

OTHER DUTIES

At Pure Sunfarms, we're committed to ensuring we're bringing the best we have to offer to our consumers. This means other duties may arise since we work together to ensure we support all business activities - seed to sale.

WORK STATUS

This is an on-site role, working in or supporting operations and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams across the business.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education:

Diploma in Horticulture or related field is required

Experience:

5+ years of experience working in a nursery of greenhouse

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take direction from senior growers, with a willingness to learn and support multiple projects. Flexibility and adaptability to the job's requirements, along with the ability to meet the physical demands of a greenhouse environment, are important. Must have the ability to maintain and pass an RCMP criminal record check and obtain a security clearance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand and walk for long hours while assisting with various tasks like crop work and irrigation.


At Pure Sunfarms, we grow our team with the same care and commitment that we devote to our quality. We strive to be the best in everything that we do and are excited to learn more about your experiences and how you can contribute to Pure Sunfarms

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