February 13, 2020

Irrigation Technician

Charlottetown

1

March 23, 2020

Permanent fulltime

Candidate Profile:
• Experience and knowledge of irrigation/environmental systems is considered a strong asset
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Maintain healthy, motivated safe work environments
• Self-starter, who works independently, takes responsibility and demonstrates integrity
• A criminal records check will be required to be completed by the successful candidate after the job offer is communicated
• All employees must be 19+

Experience would be an asset

Some overtime, Shift work, Week-ends, Weekdays

Job Description:
Reporting directly to the Head Growers, the Irrigation Technician will be responsible for ensuring that all irrigation requirements are followed accordingly while also maintaining proper inventory records, measurements and sanitation of our irrigation system and nutrients.

This is a hardworking, hands-on, rolls-up-your-sleeves environment emphasizing a team-oriented and collaborative management style. It will be key for the candidate to embrace change and see past obstacles with a focus on solutions in the context of a company undergoing rapid growth and ongoing functional integration.

Responsibilities:
• 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 fertigation 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 Head Growers
• Take measurements, record data and observations
• 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 EC/PH of nutrient solution to ensure optimal growth and development
• Participate in continuous improvements initiatives
• Responsible for maintaining MSDS and ensuring they are always up to date
• **Other duties as assigned

TBD

Additional Information: • Wages: To be determined based on experience • Status: Full-Time, Permanent Position • Schedule: Shiftwork (Early Mornings, Days, Weekends, Holidays) • Benefits: Full Medical/Dental Group Benefits Plan, Corporate Gym Memberships

FIGR 
If interested in this position, please apply by February 28th, 2020 to: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=fccd9587-c548-4427-9c0b-31e1b1f0d1a8&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_CA

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. Applications will not be accepted on-site.