Irrigation Educator

**Overall Job Purpose**:
Reporting to the Irrigation & Climate Manager, the Irrigation Educator works alongside Irrigation Technicians, developing and presenting training materials to educate the Irrigation team on best practices, and also supports all aspects of plant cultivation, including, but not limited to; cloning, trimming, transplanting, and harvesting.

**Responsibilities, including but not limited to**:

- Creates comprehensive training modules and programs on our irrigation system and watering strategies
- Continually works to enhance the effectiveness of current irrigation practices and overall plant health
- Researches the latest advancements in irrigation technology and cannabis cultivation, proposing trials to incorporate relevant information, methods, and equipment to the Manager
- Collaborate with the Pest Management team to identify pests, fungi, bacteria, nematodes, etc. and communicates findings to the Manager
- Observes greenhouse cultivation activities and their impacts on plant structure, development, and yield
- Identifies the influence of water stress and irrigation strategies on terpene profiles to educate the irrigation team
- Responsible for the accurate mixing and delivery of nutrients to the plants
- Monitors and assures the plant production schedules is current for proper recipe delivery
- Maintain inventory of all chemicals and fertilizers on site and order as necessary
- Ensures the Argus system and all system equipment is running properly, and all irrigation events are being delivered without omission of error
- Respond to fertigation alarms and troubleshoot issues promptly
- Monitor and report crop stress or injury to the Manager
- Take measurements, record data and observations on plant health
- Maintain grow room sanitation protocols
- Performs regular calibration of nutrient testing instruments
- Monitor soil moisture content of the crop, and obtain water samples for testing
- Required to closely monitor nutrient solution to ensure optimal growth and development
- Participate in continuous improvements initiatives
- Maintains safety data sheets and ensures they are always up to date
- Maintains a high level of accessibility for all documentation
- Assists with general plant cultivation activities on alternating schedule as assigned
- Participate in the company Health & Safety Program and comply with all health and safety related policies and processes
- Other duties as required

**Job Details**:

- Rate of Pay_: $19.00 per hour
- Position Status_: Full-Time, Hourly, Permanent Position
- Benefits_: Group Health Plan Benefits and Corporate Gym Memberships offered after 3 months of employment
- Psychological Demands:_
- Must be able to complete duties with mínimal supervision and comfortable working independently and safely in a group environment
- Must be willing/able to work in a social environment
- Must be comfortable with completing highly repetitive tasks with focused attention
- Fast-paced, production-focused role
- Physical Demands:_
- Ability to perform physical tasks required for an 8-hour shift period, including but not limited to: pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 50lbs), standing, walking, sitting for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to wear assigned Personal Protective Equipment including, but not limited to medical gloves, safety eyewear, face masks, half-mask respirator, etc.
- For half-masked respirator your face will need to be clean shaven
- This position will involve exposure to fresh cannabis/plant materials and plant fertilizers, and is therefore not likely suitable for anyone that may suffer from allergies to these, or for anyone that experiences medical issues as a result of exposure to them
- Environmental Demands:_
- Must be willing and able to work in environments with variable temperature (indoor and outdoor) and humidity, and variable lighting.
- Harvest Area: loud machinery, cool environment regularly (approx. 17° Celsius),
- Greenhouse: high heat and humidity (30+ degrees/55+ humidity), bright LED lighting
- Must be able to work in an environment that uses plant fertilizers and chemicals including, but not limited to, AM 717, Caustek Free, Powerquat, and Isopropyl Alcohol.
- Strong scent of fresh cannabis plants
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as an educator or equivalent
- Horticulture/agriculture education or experience is preferred
- Experience and knowledge of irrigation/environmental systems is considered a strong asset
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
- Self-starter, who works independently, takes responsibility and demonstrates integrity
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to work effectively with all levels of employees and management
- Must have access to reliable transportation to work full-time hours as scheduled (typically 40-46) hours per week)
- Must have the ability to provide a criminal record check that is clear of any charges that could be related or hav