Operations and Maintenance Technician

A little about us
Hi, we’re Aurora Cannabis, and we’re so excited to meet you! We’re a global cannabis company driven by our passion to help people improve their lives. We have a diverse team who bring their best every day so Aurora can be the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers. We love our work, and we especially love our high quality, innovative brands that make up the Aurora family – from Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael ’71 and Whistler. Our people combined with our collective passion for the industry is what makes Aurora a special place to work and defines what we call our “A-Team”. We are a high-performing team of cannabis experts, innovators, and champions, that work, learn and win together. We think BIG, act BOLD and execute with PURPOSE in all that we do, and will stop at nothing to cultivate the ultimate cannabis experience for our community.

Job summary
Are you a cannabis enthusiast with an energetic spirit? Are you looking to work with a fun group of people? If so, we would love to meet you! We’re looking for an ambitious and hard-working professional to join our Maintenance Site and Facilities team in the Night Shift. As an Operations and Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the efficient and safe operation and the maintenance of the physical plant and related building equipment and its controls software, in compliance with rules and regulations set out by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (T.S.S.A.) as well as any other regulatory agencies or jurisdictions governing the operation of Natural Gas Cogeneration systems. The primary focus of this position is preventive and demand maintenance and operation of the Cogeneration Plant and the monitoring of the Building Automation Systems (BAS).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Share responsibility for the daily operation and basic upkeep of the Natural Gas Generation Station and its surrounding areas.
• Conduct preventative & predictive maintenance inspections and perform basic maintenance of the cogeneration stations.
• Be available to address issues after hours due to the 24/7 nature of the operation.
• Maintain all required records, logs, and reports as specified by both internal and external sources.
• Monitor & troubleshoot the Building Automation System (PRIVA) daily.
• Operate the BAS control systems to support the daily schedules of the facility and external contractor groups as needed.
• Proactively identify and address potential issues before they escalate.
• Navigate mechanical and electrical drawings and technical manuals.
• Maintain logbooks, complete maintenance forms, and update CMMS(DIMO) entries daily.
• Generate reports and records related to operational, maintenance, and safety activities in the BAS and Power Generation systems (Cogen).
• Act as the first responder to issues with both the BAS and cogeneration systems.
• Respond to general alarms/trips from the plant and take appropriate action.
• Manage the system remotely via a control center, such as a laptop, and perform remote troubleshooting using digital controls.
• Coordinate activities with external service providers.
• Demonstrate environmental awareness by addressing and reporting all environmental incidents as regulated.
• Participate in meetings, professional development training, and departmental orientation programs as assigned.
• Occasionally provide shift relief during staffing shortages or plant emergencies.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and use tools as needed for maintenance tasks.
• Support the repair and maintenance of production equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Bonus points if you have…
Legally permitted to work in Canada, reliable, punctual and committed, flexibility with work and scheduling, team-orientated with strong interpersonal skills, high level of honesty and integrity, commitment to product quality, functional English (verbal and written).

Why you’ll love working at Aurora
Our people are at the heart of everything we do here at Aurora, and we take pride in fostering an inclusive space that inspires our team to love where they work! From rewarding career opportunities to flexible work environments to team activities, we go above and beyond to prioritise your success.

• Flexibility: you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun!
• Total rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary or hourly wage (with shift premiums), stock options, an RRSP program, annual bonuses, and a health and personal care spending account.
• Benefits: we will foster your health and wellness (and your dependents) with our employee benefits package including, employer-paid health and dental care premiums, life insurance and LTD policies, and a medical cannabis coverage program.
• Life-long learning: we’re lifelong learners here at Aurora and will invest in your professional development throughout all aspects of your career!
• Perks: we love to celebrate our people by providing corporate perks including employee discounts, perkopolis memberships, company SWAG, paid volunteer time, modern technology and snacks and beverages at all our office locations.

Diversity and inclusion
At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.

Next steps
Think you have what it takes to join our team? So do we! Apply today by submitting your resume along with salary expectations through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by a human recruiter shortly after you apply, and our team will contact you via email if we see a fit. Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyway! We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity!