Come Grow with Us!
GlassHouse Botanics is a privately owned and operated licensed medicinal cannabis producer. Conveniently located just minutes from Pembroke, employees also commute from nearby communities such as Petawawa, Cobden, Eganville, Haley Station, and Westmeath, among others. We proudly employ individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. While we’re a locally grown team, our product is enjoyed across Canada and around the world — our certifications allow us to ship to countries in the European Union, U.K. and Australia. With Canada at the forefront of cannabis innovation, now is the time to join this exciting industry!
Be sure to read the attached document for additional information on the job and working conditions, and ensure you submit two recent professional references along with your resume.
Job Summary
The Post Harvest Team Lead will lead their team in meeting day-to-day production goals while maintaining a high-quality cannabis product consistent with GlassHouse Botanics standards and all regulatory requirements.
While previous experience in the cannabis industry would be an asset, it is not required— we understand and appreciate that great leaders can come from nearly any background. We place value on our leaders’ people skills and ability to implement continuous improvement within their teams. We can teach you everything you need to know about medical cannabis processing; however, leadership skills are essential.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
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Working in coordination with the Assistant Team Leads to execute the team strategy as assigned by the Post Harvest Supervisor.
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Supervision of the designated team, while still performing assigned duties.
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Leading by example, including all aspects of post harvest, from harvest day to destruction, sanitation to record keeping and exceptional hygiene practices.
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Supporting any people related challenges that may arise on the team.
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Collaborating with other teams as needed.
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Coordinating training activities to ensure the team is trained prior to completing each task.
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Ensuring tasks carried out by the team are in accordance with all policies and procedures.
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Ensuring recordkeeping is accurate and correctly completed in a timely manner.
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Reporting any observed deviations from procedure to the Quality department.
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Developing and reviewing work instructions and procedures, as required.
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Following and enforcing Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.
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Participating in and overseeing wet trimming, dry trimming, tray drying, and packaging of fresh and dried cannabis flower.
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Managing sanitation, equipment assembly/disassembly, and cleanliness of all post‑harvest work areas.
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Preparing and maintaining documentation for sanitation, processing SOPs, sampling protocols, testing, and outgoing shipments.
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Conducting regular equipment and material quality checks to ensure they are functional and effective.
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Monitoring workflow productivity to ensure quality and efficiency targets are met.
Must Haves:
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Tenacious and reliable.
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Ability to work independently.
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Experience in a leadership role, or in managing a team completing multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Willingness to learn new techniques and follow directions.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
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Ability to adapt to change.
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Exceptional communication and ability to deal with all types of personalities.
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Self-starter, critical thinker, and team oriented.
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An interest in plants.
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Ability to work on your feet for most of the day (standing and walking) or sitting for long periods of time.
Bonus Points If You Have:
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Strong computer skills.
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Post-secondary education in Botany/Horticulture/Agriculture or a related field.
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Cannabis production and processing experience.
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Health Canada Security Clearance.
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Knowledge of GPP, GACP, and EU-GMP.
Job Specific Demands:
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Willing to wear the provided uniform, and personal protective equipment as needed (i.e., respirator, eye protection, hearing protection).
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Must have reliable transportation.
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Our plants require watering seven days a week — three-hour weekend watering shifts occur on a rotating basis. Typically scheduled for one weekend day shift per month.
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Plants like heat and humidity, so based on the position, you may need to be comfortable working in a greenhouse environment.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.
Conditions of Employment:
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Must pass a criminal background check.
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Must be 19+ years of age.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
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Competitive wages
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Paid training — classroom and hands-on experience.
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Health benefits
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Dental Benefits
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Life Insurance
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On-site parking
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Social Committee — pizza parties, lunches, contests, holiday parties, and more.
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Free coffee provided
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Opportunity for extra hours if desired
Interested But Don’t Meet All the Requirements?
Apply anyway! We would love to review your resume to learn more about you or find you another opportunity.
