Cannabis Trimmer at Canopy Growth – Tiverton ON — Columbus
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This role is not compatible with a digital nomad or remote work lifestyle. It is a hands-on, facility-based position requiring physical presence at Canopy Growth's Tiverton, Ontario production site. The work involves manual trimming of cannabis product, equipment operation, and facility maintenance — none of which can be performed remotely.
The fixed shift (Monday–Thursday, 6:30 AM–4:30 PM) means there is zero schedule flexibility, and the role is tied entirely to one geographic location in rural Ontario, Canada.
For context, the annual salary of CAD $38,500 (approximately USD $28,000–$29,000) has limited purchasing power even in lower-cost nomad hubs — for reference, monthly living costs in Medellín average ~$1,200–$1,500 USD, in Bangkok ~$1,000–$1,500 USD, and in Lisbon ~$2,000–$2,500 USD. This salary would not comfortably support international living, especially given the role requires physical presence in Canada.
If you are seeking location-independent work in the cannabis industry, look instead for roles in cannabis compliance consulting, digital marketing for cannabis brands, remote customer support, or cannabis content writing — all of which can be performed from anywhere.
At Canopy Growth, our mission is clear: improve lives, end cannabis prohibition, and strengthen communities. We believe that cannabis can be a force for good. We're building a consumer-centric organization that is focused on sharing the transformational potential of cannabis with the world. We will achieve this through an innovative and disruptive portfolio of cannabis and hemp-derived products.
Canopy Growth is the world's leading cannabis and hemp company. We recognize that employees are at the core of our success, and we take pride in a corporate culture that emphasizes inclusiveness, collaboration, and diversity.
Our employees come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their own unique skills and talents to the table, working together to continue our incredible momentum of growth. If you are interested in building global challenger brands, scaling a business, and working in a values-driven environment, we want to hear from you!
The OpportunityReporting to the Post-Harvest Manager, this position is responsible for the trimming (manicuring) of medical grade cannabis at Canopy Growth's Tiverton facility. The successful candidate must be organized and have an eye for detail.
Responsibilities- Hand trim or machine trim product to prepare it for the next stage of processing.
- Conduct quality control inspections of final trimmed product.
- Perform MJ Freeway software transactions.
- Transfer plants to appropriate location.
- Create batches and waste packages.
- Record and maintain weights for pay for performance spreadsheet.
- Apply labels to individual pots, lifting up to 50lbs.
- Operating and maintaining equipment as per SOPs.
- Data entry (Google Docs, Email, etc.).
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
- Ensure the washbay remains organized and all equipment is cleaned in a timely manner so that flow is not interrupted.
- Clean grow rooms and dry rooms as required in accordance with SOPs.
- Metal detection: clean and record equipment/product in the appropriate logs.
- Run product through machines as prioritized by management.
- Inspection of other departments as required.
- Required to work a variety of different shifts.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Solid manual dexterity using scissors, snips and shears.
- Ability to stay organized and follow standard operating procedures to ensure consistency of product.
- Willingness to perform varied tasks as required.
- Experience in a similar setting / willingness to work in a loud, confined space.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
- Comfortable with computers and data entry.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Previous MMAR experience considered an asset.
This is a full-time role based out of Tiverton, ON.
Shift: Monday – Thursday, 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Salary Range: $38,500
Benefits: Extended health and dental coverage, paid vacation, and participation in our employer-supported retirement savings program.
We appreciate your interest, and promise to review all applications, but we will only be contacting those who best fit the requirements.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please notify your Talent Acquisition Partner. Please note, the chosen applicant will be required to successfully complete background and reference checks.
Recruitment Process: All applications for this role are reviewed manually; no AI-based screening or ranking tools are used.
This post is for an existing vacancy.
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