Summary

We are looking for a Post-Harvest Specialist to oversee the drying, curing, trimming, and packaging processes at our cannabis facility. This role is responsible for ensuring product quality, compliance, and operational efficiency throughout post-harvest operations. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in cannabis post-harvest handling, quality control, and production workflows, with a strong understanding of regulatory standards and best practices in post-harvest processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage all post-harvest processes, including drying, curing, trimming, and packaging.
• Maintain optimal environmental conditions for drying and curing to ensure potency, terpene retention, and product consistency.
• Implement and maintain SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for all post-harvest activities.
• Work closely with the cultivation and compliance teams to minimize product loss and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Train and oversee post-harvest staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality control measures.
• Track and document yields, moisture levels, and batch testing to ensure consistency.
• Oversee sanitation and cleanliness protocols to maintain a sterile post-harvest environment.
• Ensure all packaging and labeling complies with Health Canada and GMP standards.
• Monitor and evaluate post-harvest equipment performance, ensuring timely maintenance and repairs.
• Work with supply chain and inventory teams to track raw materials, packaging needs, and finished product storage.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste during post-harvest operations.

Experience / Education

• 3+ years of experience in cannabis post-harvest operations or similar industries (e.g., food production, agriculture).
• Strong knowledge of drying, curing, trimming, and packaging techniques.
• Experience working in a regulated cannabis production environment.
• Understanding of moisture content, terpene preservation, and compliance best practices.
• Experience leading teams and training staff in post-harvest procedures and quality control.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to track and document data.
• Ability to troubleshoot post-harvest equipment and environmental conditions.

White Ash Group and the companies it represents are Equal Employment Opportunity employers that values the strength of diversity within the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, nationality, age, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.