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Location

Bradford, ON | Canada

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Job description

Project Lead, Engineering

Location:  Bradford, ON

Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent On Site

Division: Engineering

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000

A little about us

Hi, we’re Aurora Cannabis, and we’re so excited to meet you!

 

We’re a global cannabis company with operations across Europe and North and South America. We’re driven by our passion to help people improve their lives and 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 – including Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael ’71, Greybeard 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 are opening the world to cannabis, enabled by science, empowered by people for patients and consumers, and will stop at nothing to cultivate the ultimate cannabis experience for our community.

 

Job summary

Are you seeking an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and thriving culture? Are you inspired by the prospect of collaborating with a team of cannabis experts, innovators, and enthusiasts? If so, the A-Team presents the ideal environment for you.

We are currently searching for a driven professional to join our Operations & Engineering Team in the position of Project Lead, Engineering. In this role, you will report to the Director, Engineering and you will play a pivotal role in driving greater agility and accelerating improvements in overall site performance within our manufacturing environment. Your primary responsibility will encompass leadership and management of various projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring seamless project execution. You will be tasked with overseeing site capital projects below a 250K investment threshold, handling complex commercialization projects (e.g., Tasty's, Edible Manufacturing and Packaging), managing intricate maintenance projects (Equipment and Infrastructure), and providing additional support in change management or project management as required.

As a Project Lead you will..

Project Leadership and Execution

• Lead and manage site capital projects below a 250K investment, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Oversee complex commercialization projects, such as Tasty's from conceptualization to implementation, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Manage and coordinate intricate maintenance projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and minimal disruption to operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with organizational goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for enhanced operational efficiency and cost reduction.

 

Change Management and Support

• Provide expertise and support in change management initiatives, facilitating smooth transitions during project implementation.
• Offer project management support where necessary, including resource allocation, risk management, and mitigation strategies.

 

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Generate comprehensive reports highlighting project performance, key milestones, and potential areas for improvement.

 

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure compliance with relevant CSA codes and regulations, Building Code standards, and safety protocols throughout all project phases.
• Champion a safety-first culture, promoting adherence to safety guidelines and best practices.
  

Engineering Analysis and Design

• Conduct thorough engineering analyses to assess project feasibility, risks, and potential impacts on production processes.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to develop innovative design solutions and optimize existing systems for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, codes, and best practices in all project designs and modifications.

 

Procurement and Vendor Management

• Oversee the procurement process for project materials and equipment, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate and select vendors and contractors based on predefined criteria, negotiating contracts and managing relationships to ensure project objectives are met.

Technical Documentation and Standardization

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including engineering drawings, specifications, and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Promote standardization across projects by documenting best practices, lessons learned, and technical guidelines for future reference.
  

Resource Allocation and Optimization

• Optimize resource utilization by effectively allocating manpower, equipment, and materials for project execution, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
• Identify opportunities for resource efficiency improvements and cost-saving initiatives throughout project lifecycles.
  

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Lead or contribute to cross-functional teams focused on continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging engineering expertise to drive innovation and operational excellence.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending and implementing innovative solutions to enhance manufacturing processes.
  

Training and Knowledge Sharing

• Conduct training sessions or workshops to transfer technical knowledge and best practices to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing among engineering and project teams to enhance collective expertise and problem-solving capabilities.

 

It would be great if you have…

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Proven experience 5 years in project management within a manufacturing environment,
• Strong technical expertise in project planning, execution, and risk management.
• Experience in handling electrical shutdowns and complex commercialization projects is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Excel, Resource Mapping etc.).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and lead cross-functional teams toward common goals.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  

Bonus Points if you have…

• Advanced Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex engineering challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Project Cost Management: Proficiency in managing project budgets, controlling costs, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Regulatory Compliance: Strong understanding of relevant industry regulations, ensuring projects adhere to compliance standards.
• Innovation and Creativity: Capacity to think innovatively and propose creative solutions to engineering and project-related issues.
• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams, fostering a cohesive working environment to achieve project goals.

 

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 paid sick and vacation time, you will be empowered to achieve work-life balance in all that you do.
  
• Total rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary, 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 dental care premiums, life insurance and LTD policies and amedical cannabis coverage program, designed exclusively for our A-Team, that will provide you with $1,500of 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  growand provide people better days with medical cannabis.
  

Next steps
Apply today by submitting your resume 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 an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by sharing this posting with someone in your network! If they are the successful candidate, you may be eligible for a bonus!).

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.

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.

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Salary

$75k - $90k per year