Horticulture & Lab Technician - Ottawa, Canada - Growcer Inc.

Growcer Inc.
Growcer Inc.
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Ottawa, Canada

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Horticulture Technician (ImpAct Internship)
Full-Time, Hourly, fixed-term for 3 months starting September, 2023

Based in Ottawa, ON

Research & Development Department


About Growcer:


The Growcer is an innovative agri-tech startup launched in Ottawa in 2015, specializing in the manufacturing and design of modular hydroponic systems that enable commercial food production in plug-and-play 40 ft.

modules.

Its vertical farming technology enables customers to grow fresh vegetables in virtually any climate, having been deployed within the Arctic Circle below -50°C.

Growcer has empowered conventional farmers, entrepreneurs, communities and institutions to grow food locally all year round.

Growcer's work has been recognized with awards including Fast Company's World Changing Ideas and the Entrepreneurs' Organization and was featured on Season 13 of CBC's hit show, Dragons' Den.


ImpAct Internship Funding:

The Growcer recently received funding to support a three-month contract through ImpAct Internships.

ImpAct Internships create opportunities for interns to work with employers that demonstrate a meaningful commitment to Canada's Sustainable Development Goals ("SDG").

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development consists of 17 SDGs. In September 2015, Canada adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the UN General Assembly.


The ImpAct Internship funding must be used to hire a student, recent grad, or youth whose access to employment has been disproportionally affected by COVID-19, including women, youth who have not completed high school, and youth not in education, employment or training for at least 6 months.

The successful applicant will work with the Growcer to meaningfully advance the SDGs while also gaining critical skills to build a better future.


The Growcer is looking for a driven individual with a "self-starter attitude" as the Company enters the next phase of rapid growth and scales across North America.

Effective interns are tenacious, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and are comfortable working on big-picture challenges with lots of autonomy.

All positions and work responsibilities tie back to our mission of empowering people to feed the world more sustainably, and applicants who are laser-focused on contributing to the creation of a better food system will find a workplace and team that shares their vision for sustainable agriculture.


ImpAct Internship Funding Requirements:

The Growcer administers ImpAct Internship funding in accordance with the ImpAct Internship program requirements.

In accordance with the ImpAct Internship funding terms, all applicants must be:


  • Between the ages of inclusive) at the start of the internship;
  • Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a protected person as defined by the _Immigration and Refugee Protection Act_;
  • Legally allowed to work according to the relevant provincial and Canadian legislation and regulations; and
  • Available to participate for a minimum 3 months in a fulltime capacity.

Reconciliation:


The Growcer team acknowledges that we work with many Territories and Treaty areas and we are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are with us today, those who have gone before us and the youth that inspire us.


We recognize the land and the benefits it provides all of us, as an act of Reconciliation, as recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on, work on or are visiting.


Growcer is committed to progressing the path of Reconciliation in a deeply meaningful way, in partnership with Indigenous and First Nations Peoples and is dedicated to fulfilling our role and responsibilities in this regard.


About the Role:


The Horticulture Technician will work closely with Growcer's horticulture research staff to collect research data and maintain plant health, plant productivity, and the operation of equipment and systems in our Ottawa research facilities.


What You'll Do:


  • Support literature reviews and the development of research proposals and future planning initiatives as advised by research project leads or the Director of R&D respectively.
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of the tasks and procedures associated with multiple types of hydroponic growing techniques and related technologies.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment, sensors, and perform quality control activities, including, but not limited to maintenance, calibration, and cleaning.
  • Be involved in validation of equipment and systems, troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions and installation of new equipment.
  • Understand the safe operation of tools and equipment, cleaning techniques, and appropriate personal protective equipment use to maintain personal safety and integrity of the research facilities.
  • Through communication with research project leads, be responsible for the set up and maintenance of experiments including nutri
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