Technical Assistant, Reliability (Bradford, Ontario, Canada) bei Aurora Cannabis

Technical Assistant, Reliability
Job location: Onsite Bradford, ON
Employment type: Full Time Permanent Employment
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Salary : $23-$24 CAD per hour to start

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

As a Maintenance Technical Assistant, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring routine interior and exterior maintenance functions as it pertains to production, building maintenance and assisting the maintenance team as needed. You will be responsible for performing simple repairs and preventative maintenance activities to the required standards and responding promptly to production needs in both GMP and non-GMP areas of the facility.

While you will collaborate with a team, you will also frequently work independently, demonstrating a high level of accuracy and safety in your tasks. 

Main Responsibilities:  

1.    Daily Inspections: Conduct daily walk-throughs and inspections to ensure all mechanical systems are functioning properly through preventative work.
   2.    Pvc repair: Conducted PVC repair in a confined area requiring crawling and maneuvering in tight spaces. Utilized appropriate measurement tools and techniques to ensure accuracy and safety.
   3.    Collaborative Work: Assist various trades and provide support to complete tasks efficiently.
   4.    Problem Identification: Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, using sight, sound, and touch to identify troublesome areas.
   5.    Organization: help maintaining the inventory using excel and regular walkthrough.
   6.    Facility Maintenance: Assist with daily maintenance tasks when needed.
   7.    Contractor Coordination: Coordinate work with contractors to ensure timely and effective completion of projects.
   8.    Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergencies to minimize downtime and ensure safety.
   9.    Documentation: Use software like Dimo CMMs and isolocity to complete the documentation on daily basis for your work order. Also uses Excel to send a shift report.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1.    Mechanical Systems: Understanding of mechanical systems and their components.
2.    Preventive Maintenance: Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and procedures.
3.    Safety Standards: Awareness of safety standards and regulations in a maintenance environment.
4.    Tools and Equipment: Proficiency with hand and power tools commonly used in maintenance tasks.
5.    Technical Manuals: Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics. 
6.    Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and fix issues efficiently.
7.    Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in maintenance tasks.
8.    Communication: Effective communication skills to work with team members and contractors.
9.    Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
10.    Physical Stamina: Physical stamina to perform manual labor and handle tools and equipment.
11.    Adaptability: Flexibility to handle a variety of tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
12.    Teamwork: Ability to work well as part of a team and provide support where needed. 

Education & Experience:

1.    Relevant Experience: Previous experience in a similar maintenance role.
2.    Basic Maintenance Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of basic maintenance tasks.
3.    Specialized Skills: Experience with PVC repairs is considered an asset.
4.    Certifications: Forklift certification is preferred.
5.    Versatility: Willingness to perform various support tasks as needed.
6.    Shift Flexibility: Ability to work any shift, including overtime and weekend rotations.
7.    Safety Awareness: Strong regard for safety and knowledge of safety standards.
8.    Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently.
9.    Furniture Handling: Capability to move and rearrange furniture within safety standards and limits.

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 prioritize your success and here’s how we do it…  
 

Flexibility: you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun! With flexible working hours to compressed work weeks to paid sick and vacation time, you will be empowered to achieve work-life balance.
 
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 for you to use for gym memberships, ski passes or staycations.
 
Benefits: we will foster your health and wellness (and your dependents) with our employee benefits package including, employer-paid health and dentalcare premiums, life insurance and LTD policies and a medical cannabis coverage program, designed exclusively for our A-Team, that will provide you with $1500 of coverage each year (because we truly believe cannabis is the best medicine). 
 
Life-long learning: we’re lifelong learners here at Aurora and will invest in your professional development throughout all aspects of your career! You will have access to a tuition assistance program, virtual learning activities and annual performance reviews, to ensure you are provided with the toolkit and support you need to succeed.
 
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.
Team: we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with medical cannabis.
 
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.

Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know! We are here to help.
 

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 (not a robot) 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 anyways! We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity!

Not the role for you? That’s okay! Visit our careers page to find the perfect opportunity for you or share this posting with a friend or colleague that you think would be a great fit (hot tip: if you are already an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by referring this posting to a friend! If they are successful, you will receive a bonus!

If applicable, Aurora Human Resources will contact you via your email address provided. We do not contact candidates over Facebook or other Social Media apps. You will never be requested to provide confidential information such as banking information or your Social Insurance Number in the interview process.