Summer Student - Assistant Agronomist

March 1 2025
Industries Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology
Categories Food processing, Agronomy,
Morden, MB • Full time
Powerhouse Engineer/Operator - Leamington, ON
(On-site)
About Tilray Brands, Inc.
Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray”) (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), is a leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is leading as a transformative force at the nexus of cannabis, beverage, wellness, and entertainment, elevating lives through moments of connection. Tilray’s mission is to be a leading premium lifestyle company with a house of brands and innovative products that inspire joy, wellness and create memorable experiences. Tilray’s unprecedented platform supports over 40 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and craft beverages.
Looking to develop your career at the forefront of a rapidly expanding industry?
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Powerhouse Operator will be responsible for the monitoring, and distribution of our facilities energy. This includes monitoring weather, electrical grid, current hydro pricing, maintaining our cogens and diesel generators, mechanical and absorption chillers, hot water boilers, chilled and hot water tanks, cooling towers, compressed air, gas compressors, and electrical switchgear.
The Powerhouse Operator will also work closely with our electricians, contractors, and other departments as required, in a Health Canada regulated facility. Documentation and attention to detail is a must.
The successful candidate must be extremely responsible, and dependable. You will receive a company laptop, cell phone, and all necessary tools as required. You will be required to periodically monitor the systems remotely after hours, and although rare, be required to respond to after hours alarms, etc. You will have good support from our Facilities, and Maintenance teams, as well as dependable contractors that are familiar with our systems.
The job requires working closely with the Energy Manager, scheduling vendors, keeping up on preventative maintenance records, and communicating findings. You will be responsible for maintaining equipment and performing repairs as needed to minimize losses. You will be responsible to advise and procure necessary spares and replacement parts as well as comply with the facility’s safe work practices.
Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm.
Pay: CAD $35-50 (depends on experience)

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Capable of learning software. We will teach you to operate the systems and software, however, background knowledge in control systems must already be in place.
  • In this position you will become comfortable and familiar with other processes within the facility to better understand energy delegation.
  • Must have a mechanical skillset, be an analytic thinker, and know how to troubleshoot.
  • Critical thinking to consider the impact of your upstream and downstream actions.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Must live within proximity of the facility to be quickly available if required.
  • Fork-lift certification and Working from Heights ticket an asset but will certify.
  • Available to work a varied schedule during emergencies and outages.
  • Perform housekeeping functions and equipment cleaning necessary to maintain the Powerhouse in a safe, orderly condition.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

  • Possess a skilled trade certificate (or) equivalent experience with everything listed in this posting.
  • Previous experience in power plant operations and knowledge of electrical & controls systems
  • Experience with high voltage switchgear operations an asset but not necessary.
  • Troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. Must be able to use tools and perform repairs if necessary.
  • Knowledge of predictive & preventative maintenance practices.
  • Experience with control logic.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to work at heights, possibly in adverse weather conditions, climb stairs, and ladders.
  • Ability to enter and work in confined spaces.
  • Ability to lift 22kg (50 lbs) of weight.
  • Must be able to accurately read and interpret instruments and gauges.
  • Ability to hear audible alarms and detect changes in noise levels of rotating equipment and portable radio communication.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism and good communication skills.
  • Depended on to report to work as scheduled. Reference checks will be completed for this position.
  • Able to use personal computer.
*It is a requirement that the selected Candidate be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time an offer is presented.
Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not constructed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Tilray is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment process.
Tilray welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.
Please note that Tilray does not authorize, engage, or sponsor any consultants, agencies or organizations that seek certain personal or financial information from you (e.g. passwords, login ids, credit card information). Tilray does not charge any application, processing or onboarding fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process.
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