Job Location: Onsite, Pemberton, BC
Employment Type: Full Time, Contract
Hours: 40 hours per week
Hourly Wage: $27-$29 / hour to start
A little about us
Aurora is proud to be a global leader in the cannabis industry. With a smart strategy, unmatched talent and focus on our long-term success, we believe we have a bright future.
At Aurora, we’re passionate about helping patients improve their lives through high-quality premium medical cannabis under brands they can trust and rely on. Our products, available across Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, include leading brands like Pedanios, IndiMed, San Raf, Tasty’s, Whistler, Greybeard and CraftPlant.
Our diverse team works passionately across various roles, from manufacturing to corporate positions, and many more, united by our purpose: Opening the World to Cannabis. Enabled by science and empowered by people, for patients and consumers. We collaborate globally, embrace change with courage, stay agile, and treat everyone with compassion. We live our values daily, making a meaningful impact on patients, communities, and our A-Team.
Job summary
The Technician, Maintenance is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of facility systems and infrastructure to ensure reliable and efficient operations at the Alpine facility located in Pemberton, BC. Reporting to the Supervisor, Facility Maintenance, this role supports both reactive and preventive maintenance activities across the facility, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards. The Technician, Maintenance works closely with internal teams and external contractors to maintain building systems, support operational needs, and minimize downtime. This role requires strong technical skills across multiple trades, attention to safety, and the ability to respond effectively to maintenance demands in a fast-paced environment.
Major Responsibilities / Duties:
- Perform routine, preventive, and reactive maintenance on facility systems including HVAC, plumbing, minor electrical repair, and structural components.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment and building systems to ensure uninterrupted facility operations.
- Support installation, repair, and maintenance of life safety systems and building infrastructure.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency repairs.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and execution of preventive maintenance programs.
- Track and monitor the lifecycle of building equipment and provide input for repair or replacement planning.
- Support maintenance audits and inspections for both in-house and contracted services.
- Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) (e.g., DIMO, Envysion, PRIVA) and building automation systems to track work orders, maintenance activities, and equipment performance.
- Assist with scheduling and prioritizing maintenance tasks in alignment with operational needs.
- Support coordination with contractors, including site visits, inspections, and performance monitoring.
- Assist in evaluating contractor performance and ensuring work meets quality and compliance standards.
- Ensure all work complies with applicable codes, regulations, GMP standards/GDP, established SOPs, and Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
- Identify and report unsafe conditions and participate in corrective actions.
- Follow procurement policies and procedures when sourcing materials or services.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support facility operations including room setups, waste management, recycling, and grounds maintenance.
- Support operational readiness by ensuring all facility systems are functioning effectively.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
- Escalate operational, quality, or maintenance concerns to the Supervisor, Facility Maintenance or Director, Facility Management.
- Complete required documentation accurately, as directed, and in compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Adherence to Health and Safety standards for both themselves and those around them.
- Adhere to the company code of conduct and all applicable SOPs.
- Demonstrate a continued level of development and improvement of skills/knowledge to help better complete your duties.
- Strong organization, time management, and comprehension skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability and desire to work with people at all levels of the organization.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data entry and documentation.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills to manage and guide a team effectively.
- Proficiency in documentation, and adherence to protocols.
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Additional coursework or certification in related fields is an asset.
- Minimum of 2 years Building Maintenance experience.
- Familiarity with mechanical tools and equipment repairs is required.
Working Conditions:
- Most/all working hours will be spent in the production environment.
- Full PPE is to be worn at all times during working hours. Includes booties, coveralls, gloves, hairnet, glasses and surgical mask, certain duties also require use of half face respirator.
- Occasional physical effort is required, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.
- Temperatures range from 16 degrees Celsius to 32 degrees Celsius.
- The role requires frequent walking, standing, and site inspections within operational areas, which may include climbing stairs.
- Working in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- This position involves significant exposure to cannabis/plant materials, and it is therefore not likely suitable for an employee that may suffer from allergies to cannabis/plant pollen material, or experience other medical issues, such as asthma and hay fever, as a result of cannabis/plant material exposure.
This role is in one of Aurora’s Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certified plants and works directly with products. Towards the end of the recruitment process, we require that you undergo a medical screening exam with our third-party vendor.
Next steps
Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team and not an AI software/system. The we will contact you if we see a fit via email.
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility
At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.
Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic.
We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Aurora and are committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Human Resources team know by contacting us at [email protected]
