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Overview Rubicon Organics mission is to grow the best cannabis on Earth and for the Earth. We operate from our greenhouse facility located in Hope, BC, and are growing and expanding quickly as Canadas leading house of premium brands. Role Overview The Senior Cultivation Manager is a leadership role at the intersection of science, systems, and strategy. This role leads the scientific and analytical functions of cultivation while working closely with the production team to translate data into high-performance outcomes. You will play a pivotal role in leading the Delta cultivation team in executing our organic cultivation plan. You are an experienced cultivation professional with deep knowledge of organic greenhouse growing, a passion for experimentation, and a drive for continuous improvement. You will lead data collection and interpretation, environmental optimization, and strategic planning to ensure our practices stay ahead of the curve while coaching others to do the same. Responsibilities Organic Growing Leadership: Provide guidance to the production team on implementing and optimizing learnings from new scientific trials and current organic growing techniques. Data-Driven Insights and Scientific Trials: Develop and implement data collection systems to monitor and analyze key cultivation metrics; utilize crop and climate analysis to provide insights for data-driven decision-making, optimized cultivation processes, and further areas for improvement. Climate and Environment Control: Oversee and optimize climate control systems to create an ideal environment for cannabis cultivation; educate and coach the climate technician in the management of PRIVA and the HVAC integration; research, refine, and recommend strategies for maintaining consistent and optimal conditions within cultivation facilities based on evolving knowledge and data. Nutrition Management: Develop and recommend nutrient programs tailored to the specific needs of organic cannabis plants; analyze plant health analyses to improve crop performance; support the production team to deliver nutrients and monitor plant health to maximize yields, quality and potency. Irrigation Systems: Support the production team to enable them to leverage PRIVA to optimize irrigation systems for efficient water usage and nutrient delivery as dictated by our grow strategy; recommend innovative irrigation techniques to enhance crop health and productivity. Integrated Pest Management: Sound understanding of integrated pest management in cannabis; work with the IPM specialist to drive preventative strategies and improve crop health; working knowledge of PMRA regulations and pesticide application regulations in BC. Research and Development: Initiate and oversee trials of new cultivation techniques, technologies, and equipment to improve future grows; oversee new genetic trials to support and inform the decision-making process for new genetics; collaborate with the R&D team to contribute to the companys thought leadership in the cannabis industry. Operations Management: Support budgeting and forecasting for the Delta cultivation site; partner with the Cultivation Labor Manager to improve labor planning and accuracy; identify efficiency opportunities and implement solutions that optimize time, costs, and outputs. People Leadership: Coach and mentor team members from individual contributors to managers; foster a culture of accountability, learning, and cross-functional collaboration; model Rubicons values and commitment to growing both people and plants. Qualifications Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior cultivation role, ideally within the cannabis industry. In-depth knowledge of organic growing techniques for cannabis. Strong background in data analysis and a proven ability to apply insights to improve cultivation outcomes. Familiarity with scientific methodologies related to cannabis cultivation. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you are a passionate and experienced cultivation professional looking to make a significant impact in the cannabis industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Details Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management Industries: Farming, Dairy Product Manufacturing, and Fisheries #J-18808-Ljbffr