Integrated Pest Management Lead

Job description

TerrAscend Corp. is a leading TSX-listed company with operations across North America, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, and California through TerrAscend Growth Corp., as well as retail operations in Canada. TerrAscend operates The Apothecarium and other dispensary retail locations, along with scaled cultivation, processing, and manufacturing facilities across its core markets. Our portfolio includes well-known brands such as The Apothecarium, Cookies, Kind Tree, Legend, State Flower, Wana, Cuue, One, and Valhalla. Sound like weed be a good fit? Here’s where you come in. Our next **Full-Time IPM Lead** will be responsible for carrying out tasks in a manner that follows the company’s Standard Operating Procedures to support the cultivation facilities Integrated Pest Management plan. The IPM Lead will also be expected to assist the Cultivation Associates with plant maintenance, and everyday cultivation tasks as needed. The Lead will be held accountable for the IPM team's effort and will be responsible for leading by example. **Where you’ll be planted** This position will be on-site at our Boonton, NJ facility. ### Why TerrAscend? Join a growing, fast-paced organization where your work makes an impact. At TerrAscend, you'll have opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented teams, and help shape what's next as our business continues to evolve. ### To be blunt, this role will be about: - Follow all SOPs, verbal directives, and policies when performing daily operational duties and fully comply with state regulations. - Acquire a proficient knowledge of plant diseases, insects, and fungi, as well as plant treatment options. - Follow detailed IPM plans and timelines for plant production from beginning to end of crop cycles (clone to harvest) - Perform routine monitoring, scouting, and documentation of plant population in all stages of plant development for problems revolving around insect pests, pathogens, viruses, etc. - Obtain a private pesticide applicator license. - Act as a Team Lead and lead by example for the rest of the Pest Management team - Annually complete a respirator fit test with a certified physician if needed. - Apply crop protection agents under the direct supervision/direction of a certified pesticide applicator. - Document application of crop protection agents (Biological Control Agents, Pesticides, etc.) in accordance with MD regulations - Responsible for leading and conducting training sessions to educate and empower other technicians on effective Integrated Pest Management strategies and practices. - Identify and execute preventative maintenance and elimination of all types of pests and pathogens. - Maintain and clean the PPE needed for all IPM duties (e.g. Respirators, Foot-baths, Tyvek Suits/Chemical Jackets, etc.) - Maintain/clean equipment (hand pump sprayers, heavy duty sprayers, etc.) under the direction of a certified pesticide applicator. - Assist with cleaning rooms after harvest and preparing for room re-loads. - Performs cultivation tasks as assigned. - Sweep, mop, and assist with cleaning tasks daily. ### To be successful in this role we know you’ll need: - High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) - Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management methods and the ability to identify pests and pathogens specific to Cannabis. - Knowledge of growing practices, such as cloning, transplanting, pruning, training, watering, etc. - Ability to execute techniques accurately and consistently. - Good documentation, inventory, and organizational skills - Ability to keep to a tight schedule. - Ability to maintain excellent punctuality and attendance. - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Excellent verbal interpersonal communication skills to interact with team members. - Basic weights and measurements skills, ability to operate a scale. - Flexibility with hours and days – must be available to work weekends, holidays, and overtime when necessary - Must be at least 21 years of age - Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.