Co2 Extraction Lead

The CO2 Extraction Lead is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational execution for all activities related to CO2 Extraction at CannaPiece Corp. This role includes overseeing CO2 extraction-related production activities, operations, training, safety awareness, and compliance with GPP standards, Health Canada, and safety regulations. The CO2 Extraction Lead will be a team player and a respectful collaborator, always using their position to grow the company through the empowerment and development of others.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Operate, clean, and maintain CO2 extraction machines and ancillary equipment
- Fill out batch records and report daily activity and accomplishments to supervisors/managers
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and work to resolve them
- Perform intermediate CO2 extract processing operations such as winterization, filtration, solvent recovery, and decarboxylation
- Supervise extraction technicians and participate in recruiting activities (hiring/promoting etc.)
- Collaborate with QA, Facilities, Hydrocarbon Extraction Team, Post-Processing Team, Sanitation Team, and Inventory Team to ensure shared resources are managed effectively and company targets are met
- Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with Good Production Practices (GPP)

**KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE**

Training:

- Onboarding and orientation provided by internal Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Self-training on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Interaction with equipment suppliers for training as needed

Skills & Abilities:

- Skilled at multitasking in a production environment
- Proficient in weighing and measuring, documenting work, and troubleshooting chemical process equipment and ancillary systems (e.g., chillers, heaters, pumps, compressors, computer control systems)
- Experience supervising teams and motivating them to accomplish goals
- Ability to communicate professionally with team members and strategize activities to hit deadlines
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for resolving technical equipment/process issues
- Experience handling compressed gases and piping/tubing installation is an asset

Physical & Cognitive Requirements:

- Must be able to lift 50 lbs and climb stairs
- Must be quickly responsive with physical mechanical intervention as needed within the operation
- Ability to work under pressure and multitask effectively

Knowledge & Experience:

- 1-2 years of experience in a similar role or industry is preferred (e.g., CO2 extraction at a Canadian LP)
- Knowledge of cannabis extraction, or other natural products extraction, and refining technologies
- Familiarity with GPP (training can be provided)
- Experience with CO2 extract winterization, filtration, and distillation is an asset

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree in STEM is preferred

Additional Requirements:

- **Holding Health Canada Security Clearance Status is an asset**

**How to apply**

Applications should be submitted through the Cannapiece career portal. Please note that only applicant’s selected to move forward will be contacted.

**Cannapiece is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.**

**Salary**: From $26.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Pickering, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Co2 Extraction: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-05-19