Berufsbezeichnung: Master Grower

Arbeitsbeschreibung:
POSITION SUMMARY

The Master Grower is responsible for managing all aspects of Alponics’ organic agronomy program for all cannabis cultivation. This individual will develop, monitor and oversee Alponics’ nutrient program, spray recommendations, crop budget, crop handling practices and storage quality. The Master Grower will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with relevant vendors, and will manage Alponics’ inventory of chemicals, nutrients and other supplies.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree or higher in agronomy, crop and soil sciences, agriculture and/or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of agronomy or related experience is required, with preference given to those with strong working knowledge of the legal cannabis industry and relevant laws. Previous experience in the legal cannabis industry is required. Knowledge and experience of growing to GMP and GACP standards is strongly preferred.

CORE DUTIES

Manage Alponics’ Agronomy Operation
Responsible for all agronomy operations including scheduling, coordinating and managing quality.
Monitor yield progress and work with operations on harvest timing.
Manage nutrient program pre-plant and in-season.
Develop proactive programs using new and present methods to determine optimal levels of pest control, soil nutrient and biological health, keeping to certified organic methods.
Review optimal planting and harvesting methods focused on quality, while understanding feasibility and cost/benefit impact of suggested changes.
Plan and direct development and production of plant varieties with high yield or disease and insect resistant characteristics.
Responsible for managing the delegation of tasks to all members of the agronomy department.
Respond to all employee questions, concerns or suggestions and acts when necessary to resolve conflicts.
Serves as a role model and resource for agronomy staff concerning cultivation processes and services, policies and procedures, industry news and changes in regulations.
Compliance and Reporting
Ensure compliance with all cantonal and federal laws and regulations regarding cultivation procedures such as planting, fertilizing and harvesting cannabis plants.
Maintain accurate records of all cultivation activities including inventory records, crop cultivation totals, and employee activities.
Coordinate inventory-tracking procedures with the inventory manager.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES AS REQUIRED

Operating, maintaining and making adjustments/repairs to cultivation equipment.
Assist with research, communications, or any other assigned projects and tasks.

JOB SKILLS

Ability to oversee Cultivation Employees and assign duties as necessary. Accurate data-entry and record keeping. Knowledge of cannabis policy and law. Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment. Ability to make decisions, as necessary, with oversight when needed. Experience with inventory control software. Ability to discern the health, quality and needs of plants before, during and after the cultivation process.

JOB SCOPE

Collaborates and communicates closely with other upper level management. Follows established policies and procedures and contributes to the development of new concepts, policies and procedures as necessary to perform job duties and tasks.

OTHER

LANGUAGES – English and French written and verbal.  German a plus.

Wie Sie sich bewerben:
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Angestelltenname: ALPONICS SA