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Project Lead, Cultivation
Aurora Cannabis, Inc
Bradford, CAN
Full Time
Lead
Onsite
2 days ago
Project ManagementData AnalysisRPower BIBuilding Automation SystemsGMP
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About the Role
Aurora Cannabis seeks a Cultivation Project Leader to drive key initiatives enhancing site performance, yield optimization, and cost efficiency. The role manages multiple concurrent projects and continuous improvement efforts across cultivation and cross-functional teams.
Key Skills for This Role
Project ManagementData AnalysisRPower BIBuilding Automation SystemsGMP
Responsibilities
- Lead, plan, and manage a portfolio of cultivation and yield related projects from initiation through completion
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project management plans including staffing, materials, equipment, and subcontracting
- Coordinate internal and external resource planning to support project execution
- Organize and facilitate meetings with project teams, stakeholders, and leadership
- Build and manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear communication and alignment
- Identify deviations, scope changes, or risks and implement corrective actions
- Monitor and oversee efficient use of materials, equipment, and project resources
- Oversee onsite activities ensuring quality, productivity, and safety protocols
- Manage financial and service components of contracts including purchase orders and invoices
- Supervise and mentor the Data Technician Co op student
- Conduct audits and prepare compliance reports in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems and project management processes
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of project management experience in manufacturing, food production, or healthcare industries
- Post secondary education; engineering focus preferred
- Proven track record of planning and executing projects on schedule and within budget
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in a fast paced environment
- Ability to interpret contract language and basic contract law principles
- PMP designation or equivalent certification is an asset
- Experience with R statistical software and Power BI is desirable
- Familiarity with Building Automation Systems (BAS) is an asset
- Knowledge of the cannabis industry is an asset
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Job Summary
- The Cultivation Project Leader drives key initiatives to enhance site performance, optimize yields, and improve cost efficiency.
- Serves as a program leader overseeing multiple concurrent projects and continuous improvement efforts across Cultivation and cross functional teams.
- Ensures alignment with organizational objectives, manages stakeholder expectations, and delivers measurable results.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, plan, and manage a portfolio of cultivation and yield related projects from initiation through completion.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project management plans including staffing, materials, equipment, subcontracting needs, and services.
- Coordinate internal and external resource planning to support project execution.
- Organize and facilitate meetings with project teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
- Build and manage stakeholder relationships ensuring clear communication and alignment.
- Identify deviations, scope changes, or external risks and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor and oversee efficient use of materials, equipment, and other project resources.
- Oversee onsite activities ensuring quality, productivity, progress tracking, and safety protocols.
- Manage financial and service components of contracts including purchase order oversight and invoice review.
- Supervise and mentor the Data Technician Co op student.
- Conduct audits and prepare compliance reports in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Manager, Cultivation.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent technical, organizational, managerial, and planning capabilities.
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills with ability to influence and collaborate.
- Exceptional critical thinking and problem solving abilities.
- Strong independent research skills and ability to synthesize information into actionable insights.
- Highly adaptable and comfortable in a dynamic, fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Education & Experience
- Minimum 2 years of project management experience in manufacturing, food production, or healthcare industries.
- Post secondary education; engineering focus preferred.
- Proven track record of successfully planning and executing projects on schedule and within budget.
- Experience managing projects involving multidisciplinary teams in a fast paced, innovation driven environment.
- Ability to interpret, apply, and understand contract language and basic contract law principles.
- PMP designation or equivalent project management certification is considered an asset.
- Experience with R statistical software and Power BI is desirable.
- Familiarity with Building Automation Systems (BAS) is an asset.
- Knowledge of the emerging cannabis industry is considered an asset.
Compensation
- Salary: CAD 75,000 85,000 to start, based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit.
Next Steps
- Apply by submitting your resume through our website. Applications reviewed by Talent Acquisition Team.
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