Cannabis Jobs Update: A Snapshot of the Growing Industry in 2024

The cannabis industry is booming in Canada, creating a variety of job opportunities across different sectors. From cultivation to retail, from marketing to research, cannabis professionals are in high demand. Here is a snapshot of the latest cannabis job update for February 2024.

Production: Cultivation, Processing, and Quality Assurance

One of the most vital aspects of the cannabis industry is the production of high-quality products. This requires skilled workers who can handle various tasks, such as planting, harvesting, trimming, packaging, and testing cannabis plants and products. Some of the current job openings in this sector are:

• Noya Cannabis Inc. in Hamilton, ON, is looking for a cultivation technician to participate in production-related activities.
• TEC Cannabis Services is looking to add a new cannabis trimming and packaging member to their team in Liverpool, NS.
• Sugar Cane Cannabis, a micro-cultivator, processor, and retailer in Williams Lake, BC, is looking to hire a cannabis trimmer.
• Auxly Cannabis Group in Charlottetown, PEI, is seeking a Product Development Scientist specializing in formulation and data analysis¹. Auxly has several job openings posted in several locations.
• Black Rock Cannabis Company is currently posting for a Farm Supervisor in Leduc, AB, to supervise farm workers and harvesting laborers, maintain quality control and production records, and ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.
• MediPharms Labs Inc. is looking for a full-time territory sales manager in Toronto.
• Eurofins Experchem Laboratories Inc. has several openings, including for a chemist in Edmonton, a customer experience coordinator in Longueuil, QC, and a Quality assurance manager in Toronto.

Marketing and Branding: Creating and Promoting Cannabis Products

Another important aspect of the cannabis industry is the marketing and branding of cannabis products. This requires creative and strategic professionals who can design, launch, and promote cannabis brands and products to consumers and retailers. Some of the current job openings in this sector are:

• Greenstone is looking for a manager of trade marketing and innovation in Quebec.
• Aylo is looking for a business development representative for the cannabis and CBD markets in Montreal.
• The OCS is looking for a Digital Merchandising Manager (among several other positions) at their office in Toronto.
• The Boston Beer Company in Toronto, ON, has an opening for a Cannabis Brand Execution Manager for their TeaPot brand of infused cannabis teas.
• Pure Sunfarms in Delta, BC, has a posting for a Brand Activation Manager with a base salary of CA$72,000/yr–CA$90,000/yr.
• Nextleaf Solutions Ltd., located in Coquitlam, BC, has an opening for a Sales & Marketing Coordinator for $50,000–$60,000 a year.

Retail: Selling and Educating Consumers on Cannabis Products

The final aspect of the cannabis industry is the retail sector, where cannabis products are sold and distributed to consumers. This requires friendly and knowledgeable workers who can provide customer service, education, and guidance on cannabis products and consumption. Some of the current job openings in this sector are:

• CannabisNB is hiring for several positions at stores across the province.
• Affx Cannabis, a cannabis store in Hamilton, ON, is seeking a full-time cannabis educator.
• T Cannabis in Sioux Lookout, ON, is urgently hiring a part-time or full-time Keyholding Cannabis Associate.
• The Joint Cannabis in Assiniboia, SK, has several openings for shift supervisors with flexible scheduling.
• Inspired Cannabis in Abbotsford, BC, is hiring a budtender, full-time or part-time.
• A Dutch Love location in Toronto is hiring a budtender or keyholder.
• Spiritleaf in Whistler, BC, is seeking a store manager, starting at $65,000 a year.

These are just some of the many cannabis jobs available in Canada as of February 2024. The cannabis industry is expected to grow even more in the coming years, creating more opportunities for professionals of all backgrounds and skill levels. If you are interested in working in the cannabis industry, you can check out various job platforms such as Vangst, Indeed, or Cannabis At Work for more listings and information.