Cultivation Manager - Hope facility

Rubicon Organics’ mission is to grow the best cannabis on Earth and for the Earth and today we are doing just that out of our state-of-the-art indoor cultivation and processing facility located in Hope, B.C. We are growing and expanding quickly while on our journey as Canada’s leading house of premium brands.

Overview:

We are expanding our cultivation operations at our new indoor facility in Hope, B.C. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Cultivation Manager – Hope to lead our day-to-day cultivation activities and ensure the highest standards of plant health, yield, and consistency. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations – Hope, with a dotted reporting line to our Director of Cultivation (for strategy and systems), the Cultivation Manager will translate best-in-class cultivation strategies into operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of supervisors, leads and operators to achieve daily and weekly production targets.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and teamwork within the cultivation group.
• Coordinate closely with the Director of Cultivation to implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM), climate, nutritional, and crop strategies.

Cultivation Operations:

• Oversee all phases of plant production—from clonal propagation and veg to flower and harvest.
• Maintain and tune environmental controls (lighting, temperature, humidity, CO₂) to optimize growth conditions.
• Ensure timely execution of nutrient schedules, irrigation protocols, and IPM programs.
• Monitor plant health and production metrics daily; troubleshoot issues and adjust protocols proactively.

Compliance & Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all cultivation activities comply with Health Canada regulations, WorkSafeBC standards, and company SOPs.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Quality to maintain proper documentation and support internal and external audits.
• Implement quality-control checkpoints throughout the crop cycle to meet rigorous product standards.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation:

• Identify and lead trial programs to test new cultivation techniques, substrates, or technologies.
• Analyze production data and KPIs to drive yield improvements, cost efficiencies, and consistency.
• Partner with the Director of Operations and Research teams to scale best practices and refine SOPs.
• Manage execution of new genetic trials at our Hope facility to facilitate genetic development and commercialization of new cultivars.

Resource Management & Budgeting:

• Develop and manage cultivation budgets, including labor, nutrients, and consumables.
• Plan resource allocation for each crop cycle, ensuring adequate staffing and materials.
• Track and report on key cost drivers; recommend corrective actions as needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive cultivation experience in a regulated agricultural or horticultural environment.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial role, ideally within a cannabis or greenhouse facility.
• Demonstrated expertise with indoor cultivation systems, environmental controls, and IPM strategies.
• Strong data-driven mindset with proficiency in cultivation tracking tools and reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science, or a related field (advanced degree an asset).

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