Job Description

Who we are

Organigram Global is a leading Canadian licensed producer shaping the future of cannabis through innovation, operational excellence, and a growing international presence. Founded in 2013 as a medical cannabis provider, we have evolved into one of Canada’s most trusted names in the adult-use recreational market, home to some of the country’s top-performing brands including SHRED, Boxhot, Big Bag o’ Buds, Edison, Monjour, Debunk, Rizzlers, and Trailblazer.

Our operations span four provinces, purpose-built to lead across multiple product formats:

• Moncton, New Brunswick: Centre of excellence for indoor cannabis cultivation, R&D, and advanced automation.
• Lac-Supérieur, Quebec: Focused on premium flower and traditional hash production.
• Winnipeg, Manitoba: Highly automated facility dedicated to edibles and beverage manufacturing.
• Aylmer, Ontario: Specializes in infused pre-roll production and automated vape filling.
• London, Ontario: Strategic hub for packaging and distribution across all product lines.

The Hydrocarbon Extraction Technician is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of cannabis extraction and material preparation activities within a regulated production environment. This role plays a critical part in preparing cannabis biomass for extraction, supporting hydrocarbon extraction operations, maintaining equipment and production areas, and ensuring accurate documentation and inventory control. The Hydrocarbon Extraction Technician works closely with cross-functional teams to achieve production targets while adhering to Good Production Practices (GPP), Quality Assurance (QA) requirements, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. This position also serves as a key resource for training team members, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and minimizing operational downtime to maximize productivity, product quality, and yield.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all SOPs for the operation, QA and HSE.
• Weigh, measure, shred and pack cannabis material accurately into various containers following standard procedures.
• Ability to run hydrocarbon extractors during break coverage and conduct necessary PMs on all extractors on an as need basis.
• Maintenance of all hydrocarbon waste/spent material including production of destruction report.
• Identify improvement opportunities and report issues in order to maximize efficiency, quality and yield while ensuring safety and reliability.
• Track and record all downtime, collaborating with the maintenance crew to schedule maintenance activities and reduce downtime.
• Perform operational tasks such as equipment set up, troubleshooting milling equipment to minimize downtime.
• Communicate effectively with the previous and next shifts to ensure a smooth handoff for continuous production.
• Ensure timely batch record completion with high accuracy.
• Achieve daily KPI production goals and indicate limitations in processes.
• Train & Signoff all new employees or contractors as required.
• Coordinate the activities of full-time and temporary workers in your work area as assigned; ensuring training is conducted, SOPs are followed, resources are allocated correctly to meet daily objectives, and any deviations are reported to Supervisor.
• As required, assist in the Extraction room with set up of equipment and materials for extraction runs.
• Active participation in leading KPI discussion for material prep and destruction and achieve daily KPI production goals and indicate limitations in processes.
• Accurate input of feed preparation KPI data in the absence of supervisor or leadership including RCA.
• Keep accurate inventory control on processing material and lab supplies and notify leadership of order replenishment.
• Perform sanitation activities as per GPP requirements
• Ensure 100% compliance with QA requirements during day-to-day activities
• Train & Signoff all new employees or contractors as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• GED required, post-secondary education preferred.
• Cannabis and/or Manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience within Cannabis industry is an asset
• Mechanical inclination is an asset
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety while operating process equipment
• Positive attitude with strong communication skills
• Strong time management skills including ability to multitask and prioritize
• Shows initiative and ownership of work and willingness to learn
• Must be able to work various shift schedules as required.
• Must be able to wear all required PPE (respirators, goggles, etc.)
• Physically fit; standing and/or sitting will be required for long periods of time, bending, twisting, and must be able to lift up to 50 lb
• Required to pass a criminal background check

Schedule

• “Half Continental” rotating shift schedule (Days ONLY): 4 days one week, 3 days the following week. We are a 7 day operation: Sunday through to Saturday.
• Hours are 7:45pm – 7:45am
• Breaks are to be broken up based on team needs and discussed with Supervisor/Manager.

NIGHT SHIFT - $1.50/HOUR PREMIUM

Thank you for your interest in Organigram.

Organigram is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment practices, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss any accommodation needs required throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodations, please email us at internalrecruiting@organigram.ca with the job posting title, your name and contact information, and your preferred method of contact.

Please note that we may use AI tools to assist with the recruitment process; however, every candidate will be reviewed by a member of our recruitment team to ensure fair and individualized consideration.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.