Job Description

The Cultivation Intern will work with a team of cannabis cultivation experts to monitor maintain, and produce exceptional cannabis and cannabis products.

Cultivation Intern Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the Master Grower and cultivation team for all production tasks from seed to sale!
• Follow and execute standard operating procedures as they apply to facility standards and the regulations related to cannabis cultivation.
• Accurately complete records and documentation for all production and cultivation activities.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment for all cultivation, production and sanitation tasks. Tasks and projects a successful candidate will execute:
• Irrigation and fertilizer application using manual and automated systems.
• Monitoring and observing cannabis plants at all stages following integrated pest management and prevention practices.
• Vegetative propagation and maintenance of cuttings and seedlings.
• Trimming and maintaining the health of live plants throughout the growth cycle.
• Trimming and packaging dried cannabis and cannabis products.
• Reporting and researching findings with senior cultivation team members.
• Handling concentrated materials including cleaning agents, nutrient compounds, and other agronomic inputs.
• Mixing, measuring, preparing, and applying fertilizer and biocontrol products.
• Cleaning and sanitizing all production and irrigation equipment, tools, and work stations. An exceptional candidate will be:
• Passionate about cannabis, plants, horticulture/agriculture. • Excited to learn and excel in a young industry.
• Highly motivated, working well independently and on a team.
• Detailed oriented and focused.
• Innovative, creative, and results driven!
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast paced environment.
• Follows written and verbal direction effectively. Requirements:
• Must currently be enrolled in a post secondary institution in related scientific field; preference given to agriculture, biology, botany, horticulture or related specialization.
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have been granted refugee status to qualify for internship funding.
• Local to the Edmonton Area or able to commute, with reliable transportation.
• Able to work comfortably in warm and humid cultivation spaces with bright lights (with provided PPE).
• Able to perform physical activities for the duration of a shift (standing, walking, moving equipment, stairs) including repetitive movements (trimming, packaging, planting).
• Lift and move up to 50 lbs (22kg)
• Comfortable squatting, bending, and kneeling while using tools and performing cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment as needed, including but not limited to sanitary clothing covers, gloves, mask, respirator, and/or eye protection while working.
• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule