Job Description

Aqualitas Inc.

is an award-winning, EU-GMP and DEL certified, Canadian licensed producer of a wide range of medical cannabis products. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Wellford, Aqualitas is Clean Green Certified and committed to quality, sustainability, and balance.

Wellford

, headquartered in London, UK, is a medical cannabis company with established pharmaceutical distribution in the UK and Europe. The Aqualitas & Wellford combination creates a fully vertically integrated, global medical cannabis company from seed to patient.

SENIOR GROWER- CULTIVATION

We are currently looking for a Senior Grower on our production team in the growing process including the selection and development of genetic strains and seeds, cloning, potting and transplanting, designing and maintaining nutrient regiments, feeding plants, defoliation, topping, flushing, foliar and preventative sprays, trimming, harvesting, drying and waste disposal.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head Grower your work will include but not be limited to the following:

Oversee all the tasks in the growing process including: seeding, cloning, pruning, transplanting, nutrient management, pest management, defoliation, topping, flushing, foliar, waste disposal, etc. Responsible for overall plant health and crop yield Organize and document the daily process of transplanting, cloning, defoliation, mother plants, vegging plants, flowering plants Develop and/or maintain protocols for lighting, temperature and humidity Develop and/or maintain facility protocol and nutrient regiment Schedule preventative maintenance and elimination of all types of mold, powdery mildew, spider, mites, root, aphids, fungus gnats, etc. in a pesticide free environment Supervise daily scouting activities to identify the various types of crop insect pests, plant viruses, plant deficiencies, excesses and plant disease pests that may be present in the crop. Ensure all beneficial biologicals are introduced effectively and according to plan. Provide daily and weekly IPM related information to the Head Grower Place weekly orders of biologicals and ensure proper storage of items as needed. Supervising the preparation and application of natural pest control products including spraying of plants if needed. Apply and monitor beneficial insects. Using and regulating fertigation system, work with the aquaponics team to manage the input amounts in plants. Lighting and regulating micromols daily in all rooms in order to ensure rooms are more consistent. Setting up rainbirds to ensure irrigation is consistent in all the rooms by setting up timelines, along with watering amounts and by coordinating with team leads regarding the irrigation set up. Coordinating with maintenance to regulate setpoints for CO2 in all the rooms. Controlling the temperature and RH by monitoring the meters in all the rooms and measure hot spots and adjust quest units and hoses. Making necessary changes to HVAC and Dehum systems to control environmental conditions Training all cultivation staff on our processes with the plants. Making sure all room tasks are completed within the stipulated time period. Germinating, measuring, recording, and managing phenos in Ample as well as in the grow journal and Monday.com. Completing maintenance work orders (i.e. table, HVAC, Dehums, lights etc.) and following up with Maintenance until the required maintenance work is completed. Reviewing data trends of HVAC, Dehums, lights, temperature, RH, irrigation, and fertigation and making necessary adjustments to get better environmental conditions in room. Ensuring pulse meters are calibrated every 6 months or after every grow Tracking environmental/equipment issues on excel Historical data of grows Pheno hunting, data collection, COAs, sensory testing Adhere to all Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Good Production Practices (GPP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Keep updated Ample Organic Inventory System or equivalent Inspect quality of transplanting, growing, harvest, drying, trimming Provide a weekly crop status summary, Supervise and mentor employees in cultivation, sanitation, drying, trimming Responsible for making sure production targets, goals, demands are met Making sure that inside rooms, equipment's, and tools are clean and sanitized Assist the Head Grower in forecasting the harvesting and planting time Assist the Head Grower in ensuring timelines and forecasts are being met Maintain concise daily records and ensure documentation is accessible and organized in a compliant manner with Health Canada Regulations, GMP, and DEL
Working safely by exercising due diligence and reporting any hazard to the Head Grower Other duties as assigned by the company

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

Diploma or degree in Biology, Agriculture, Horticulture or equivalent commercial growing experience would be preferred. 2-5 years of experience in a supervisory role in a Cannabis production facility Have deep knowledge of soil/ soil less growing methods, micronutrients, beneficial bacteria, and nutrient implementation. Experience and technical knowledge in product moisture level controls during production, curing, and packaging states of medical marijuana products. Knowledge of GMP and GPP is an asset
Strong understanding of genetics and plant care Ability to act independently and as a team member Understanding of biotechnology, molecular biology and genomics is an asset Knowledge and experience with large scale commercial cannabis plant cultivation Extensive experience in propagation, germination, plant growth Experience with automated environmental control software Health Canada Security Clearance Attention to detail and accuracy including thorough documentation abilities Adaptability and flexibility Ability to prioritize activities and adjust priorities on short notice Excellent comprehension, communication and interpersonal skills Problem solving skills Decision-making ability Confidentiality Ability to lift 50lbs Job requires lifting, squatting, kneeling, bending, reaching and standing for extended hours

Other details:

Location: Brooklyn, NS (Required)


Status and Hours: Permanent, 40hrs per week