Assistant Grower

Responsibilities:
- Cultivate and care for plants
- Monitor and adjust irrigation systems to ensure plants receive proper water levels
- Perform regular maintenance on equipment and machinery used in the growing process
- Utilize mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed
- Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals to promote plant growth and prevent disease
- Harvest plants when they reach maturity and package them for distribution
- Keep accurate records of plant growth, maintenance activities, and inventory levels

-Knowledge of temperature/ humidity of the grow rooms

-Ability to follow SOP's

Requirements:
- Basic math skills for measuring and mixing fertilizers and chemicals
- Ability to operate hand tools and equipment used in growing process
- Physically fit and able to perform heavy lifting as required
- Knowledge of plant biology, growth cycles, and common pests/diseases is preferred but not required
- Previous experience in a similar role is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate

- Current Health Canada Security Clearance

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Markham, ON L3P 7N3 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Markham, ON L3P 7N3: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person