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Cannabis Jobs Update – June 2025

The cannabis job market in Canada continues to show steady activity, with new roles opening up from coast to coast. Our June 2025 job round-up features opportunities in retail, cultivation, production, sales, and more.

As the sector continues to evolve and grow, employers are hiring both seasoned professionals and newcomers eager to get started. Whether you’re interested in hands-on production, customer service, or brand development, there are a variety of career paths to explore.

Browse the latest listings below and take the next step in your journey.

British Columbia

Pistol and Paris in Agassiz is looking to hire a full-time Production Worker.

Adastra Labs is looking for a full-time Quality Assurance Technician in their Langley location.

There’s an opening for a part-time Budtender at Prince Rubert Cannabis.

Pure Sunfarms is looking for a full-time Assistant Grower for their Delta facility, and has a remote position for a Territory Manager (Vancouver Island).

In Tsawwassen/Delta, Queens Cannabis Co. is looking to hire an Assistant Manager/Store Manager.

West Blvd Cannabis is looking for a full-time Production Supervisor – cannabis processing.

Alberta

SNDL is seeking a Sales Associate in St Albert.

Space Race Cannabis in Edmonton is looking for a full-time Operations Coordinator.

River Cannabis has an opening for a Budtender (with QCW) in Red Deer.

There’s an opening for a Store Manager with Mountain Standard Cannabis/Good Roots Cannabis in Sherwood Park.

Puffer Fish Cannabis in Chipman is hiring a full-time Cultivation Technician.

Hydrofarm has an opening for a full-time Production Plant Operator in Edmonton.

Saskatchewan

The Breakthru Beverage Group is looking for a Territory Manager, Cannabis in Saskatchewan.

5 Buds Cannabis in Weyburn is looking to hire a part-time Supervisor.

The Joint Cannabis has several openings for the JR Operations Support Team, with locations in Regina, Saskatoon, Assiniboia, and more.

DECIBEL Cannabis Company has a permanent full-time opening for a Plant Care Labourer in North Battleford.

Under the Sun Groweries in Saskatoon has openings for Seasonal Cannabis Cultivation Labourers and also a Territory and Sales Representative.

G’s Cannabis is looking for a Retail Store Supervisor in Regina.

SNDL/Nova Cannabis has an opening for a Keyholder in Swift Current.

Manitoba

The Bud Stop Cannabis is looking for a part-time Assistant Supervisor in Winnipeg.

Tilray in Ste. Agathe has an opening for a Production Technician

Four20 Giggles, also located in Winnipeg, is seeking a Cannabis Shop Manager.

Prairie Weed Company is looking to hire a full-time Budtender in Shoal Lake.

Farmer Jane Cannabis is looking for a part-time Budtender/Key Lead in Winnipeg.

Amaranth Cannabis Store (What the Weed) is seeking a temporary, full-time Cashier for their Amaranth location.

Papa’s Herb has a part-time, fixed-term contract position for a Brand Ambassador in Winnipeg.

Ontario

BZAM is looking for a Sales Operations Coordinator in Hamilton.

Weed Me is looking for a full-time Territory Manager in Eastern Ontario.

In Mississauga, Vivariant Laboratories is seeking a full-time Analytical Lab Supervisor.

Chill Dispensary in Blue Mountain is looking for a part-time Budtender.

Noya Cannabis has an opening for a Cultivation Technician in Hamilton.

MediPharm Labs Inc. has a full-time position for an HVAC Facilities Technician in Barrie.

Mera Cannabis is looking to hire a Corporate Services Administrator in St. Thomas.

MTL Cannabis in Pickering has an opening for full-time Field Salesperson – wholesale.

Buddies Cannabis is looking for a Retail Store Supervisor in Waterloo.

Quebec

MTL Cannabis is hiring a full-time Technicien en Post-Production Fin-Semaine and a Technicien en Post-Production, in Pointe-Claire.

Cheers Cannabis has a seasonal opening for paysagiste-aménagement in Varennes.

Sumo Cannabis is looking for a full-time Journalier(ère) de production in Trois-Rivières.

Montréal Cannabis Médical Inc. has a full-time posting for an Administrateur(trice) d’inventaire in Pointe-Claire.

Société québécoise du cannabis has an opening for an Analyste en intelligence d’affaires, consommateurs et points de vente in Montreal.

C3 Solutions Innovantes in Saint-Eustache is seeking a full-time Préposé Hygiène et Salubrité.

New Brunswick

Cannabis NB has a remote position in New Brunswick for an Operations Support Specialist.

SNDL is looking for a Production Technician in Atholville.

Purplefarm Genetics in Fredericton is looking for a full-time Cultivation Technician and a temporary Sanitation Technician.

Cannabis NB has an opening for a Store Manager – Main St. in Moncton.

Organigram is looking for a Plant Science – Plant Science Research Assistant in Moncton.

Cannabis Xpress is looking to hire a full-time Sales Development Lead in Hampton.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Oceanic Releaf in Burin is looking for a Cannabis Processing Labourer.

Atlantic Cultivation is looking for a Keyholder in St. John’s.

There’s an opening for a Part-Time Budtender – ACT at Circle K in Paradise.

Nova Scotia

Breathing Green Solutions has an opening for a Packaging Specialist and a Sanitation Technician in Truro.

Mernova Medicinal in Windsor, NS, is hiring a Front Line Technician – Pre-Rolls.

Apollo Applied Research is hiring a Cannabis Clinic Administrator in Elmsdale.

AtlantiCann Medical in Lower Sackville is looking for a full-time Controller.

PEI

Auxly Cannabis has postings for a Production Technician and a Quality Control Analyst in Charlottetown.

Yukon

The Herbary Cannabis Store in Whitehorse is looking for a Herbmaster and an Assistant Store Manager to join the team.

Nunavut

Nuna Link is seeking a Retail Sales Associate to join the team in Iqaluit.

Opportunities abound in Canadian cannabis, but many budtenders feel left behind

According to a new survey from a recruitment agency, budtenders in Canada want better pay, better hours, and a more straightforward path to advance in the industry.

Retail and manufacturing roles in the cannabis industry, such as budtenders, production technicians, and assistant managers, experienced modest pay increases in 2024, according to a new cannabis salary guide. Despite this, many budtenders continue to earn below a living wage in parts of the country. 

At the same time, other positions in the industry command much higher compensation and opportunities for career advancement. While the average salary for budtenders was $17.20-$26.00 an hour, buyers and inventory managers made $55,000-$80,000 a year, and general managers made from $70,000-$100,000 a year.

On the production side, a cannabis packager might make from about $35,000-$65,000 a year, a director of extraction might make from about $80,000-$130,000 a year, and a VP of manufacturing could make from about $140,000-$220,000 a year.

Executive compensation remained stable during this period, with base salaries for C-level roles (such as CEO, CFO, COO) ranging from $150,000 to $300,000, although there’s also a growing use of performance-based bonuses and equity as retention tools.

The 2025 Cannabis Salary Guide from Toronto-based recruitment agency White Ash Group, which focuses on Canada’s cannabis industry, seeks to empower those working to better understand the workplace landscape. 

“Hiring successfully in 2025 is all about alignment between compensation, culture, and career path,” says White Ash Group Co-Founder, Graydon Welbourn. “The most successful companies will be the ones that think beyond just filling roles and start building workplaces that people actually want to grow in.”

“We’re seeing noticeable salary growth at the VP and Director level—especially in operations and sales—which reflects the shift from startup hustle to scale-stage strategy,” he adds. “Companies taking things seriously are investing in experienced leadership to stabilize and compete long term.”

The guide goes beyond just cannabis production and retail sales, including cannabis industry jobs like marketing, sales, technology, research, finance, human resources, business operations, QA and compliance, and much more. 

In addition to looking at the Canadian cannabis market, the guide also integrates information from eight different legal US markets with over 2,500 verified North American data points from craft and mid-size companies.

The guide also includes insights from the Canadian budtender community, the High Buds Club, which boasts membership from 20% of retail cannabis employees in Canada. Surveys with High Buds’ broad membership base show that about half of budtenders earn $18-$20/hour, and just over half feel their pay is fair compared to other retail. 

Despite this, more than three-quarters (77%) of budtenders in Ontario earn below the provincial living wage of $21.67/hour (Toronto is $26 and Ottawa is $22.80). However, there are opportunities in the space. Over half (54%) of surveyed budtenders received a raise or promotion in the past year, although some employees feel it can be difficult to advance beyond the retail space. 

According to High Buds, although many budtenders feel they are underpaid, members rate their job satisfaction at 7.4 out of 10. Most budtenders (62%) also say they feel they have influence on most sales in their store, emphasizing their importance in the supply chain from their perspective, despite many struggling to earn a living.

“We are experts in our field. We must know product knowledge and pride ourselves in knowledge and customer service,” said one anonymous budtender who participated in the survey. “I feel like we aren’t recognized enough for what we do. We are left scraping for pennies, living paycheque to paycheque, while others in fields less demanding than ours make more of a living. Making minimum wage is insulting, and it’s left me second-guessing if being a budtender is something I really want to do. I feel like there’s no growth in this industry, and we make companies big dollars, while every budtender I’ve talked to is struggling.”

Despite these frustrations, many respondents also shared that they were motivated by their love and passion for the plant. 

“I love sharing my passion for cannabis with other like-minded individuals,” said another. “I am still blown away that it is legalized, and I am honoured to be a part of the growing industry.”

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion continue to also be a focus of the cannabis industry in Canada, even as priorities shift in other parts of the world. Organizations like the SEED Initiative, the BC Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund, and the Ontario Cannabis Store all have initiatives seeking to empower a more diverse cannabis industry in Canada.

You can see some examples of the many different jobs available in the Canadian cannabis industry in StratCann’s monthly job listings.

Cannabis Jobs Update – November 2024

In compiling our November job postings, we continue to see a wide range of opportunities available in the Canadian cannabis industry. There are openings for seasoned professionals looking to make a change, as well as many entry-level positions to get your foot in the door. 

Here’s our sampling of current job openings in the cannabis sector for November 2024, including StratCann’s very own posting for a remote, part-time Ad & Media Sales Representative!

Canada’s Island Grown has a few openings in Charlottetown, PE, including an Irrigation Technician and an Industrial Technician.

Muse Cannabis Store in Deep Cove, BC, is looking for a full-time sales associate.

Cheeky’s Cannabis, part of the Springs Group in Maple Ridge, BC, has an opening for a full-time budtender.

The Government of Nunavut is looking for part time contract liquor and cannabis inspectors.

Stewart Farms in St. Stephen, NB, has several openings, including Financial Bookkeeper and Analyst, and Logistics & Operations Coordinator.

High Tide/Canna Cabana Vancouver is looking to hire a District Manager in British Columbia to expand its footprint in the province.

Under the Sun Groweries in Saskatoon, SK, has several openings, including a full-time Production Assistant Supervisor and a Cannabis Inventory Manager.

The Original Farm is looking for a customer service-focused full-time Front of House – Keyholder to join their team in Langford, BC.

Over in Delta, BC, Rubicon Organics has an opening for a Senior Manager, Planning to join their leadership team.

SNDL Inc., a private-sector liquor and cannabis retailer, has an opening for a Property Accountant to help manage their property-related financials.

Also in the field of accounting, Canopy Growth Corp. is currently recruiting for a remote position of Manager, Accounts.

Manitoba Harvest is looking to hire an on-site Supply Chain Coordinator for their Winnipeg location.

Lyonleaf Cannabis in Montreal, QC, is seeking a Cannabis Cultivation Technician to join their production team.

Skilled in social media? Weed Me Inc. has an opening for a full-time Social Media Lead at their Pickering, ON, location.

In Abbotsford, BC, Dunn Cannabis is looking to fill a full-time hybrid role for a Quality/Record Keeping Specialist.

Aqualitas is looking for a Cultivation Technician for their facility in Brooklyn, NS.

The Yukon Government has a full-time, one-year Term or Temporary Assignment for a Licensing and Compliance Officer.

DECIBEL Cannabis is currently looking for a Quality Control Technician in Calgary, AB.

Cannabis Jobs Update – August 2024

Want to work in the cannabis industry in Canada? There are many positions available, from entry-level to executive, from cultivation to retail, from policy to QAP; there’s a massive amount of marijuana jobs available at any given time. 

Check out our July 2024 cannabis jobs roundup below for a small snapshot of the numerous positions available in Canada’s cannabis industry.

Aurora Cannabis is hiring a cultivation manager for its Pemberton, BC, facility and is hiring an applications analyst for a remote work job in Ontario and Quebec, as well as several other positions.

Medipharm Labs is hiring a patient experience associate in Vancouver.

Fika Cannabis is hiring a lead educator for one of its stores in Mississauga while SNDL is looking to hire a product management and supply chain coordinator in Edmonton and a supervisor at Value Buds in Red Deer.

Plantlife Cannabis is hiring for full-time and part-time jobs in several locations in Alberta. Tilray is also hiring for numerous positions across Canada.  

Canna Cabana is hiring for several positions in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. Auxly is hiring a machine operator and a cultivation associate in Ontario. 

BC’s Queen’s Cannabis has two vacancies coming up for their lower mainland locations.

Motif Labs is looking to fill several positions, including a commercial project manager in Ontario. 

Organigram Inc. is hiring a cost accounting manager in New Brunswick, and Wyld is seeking a territory manager in Ontario. 

Coterie Brands is hiring a brand ambassador in the Hamilton/Burlington area (part-time), and Canopy Growth is hiring for several positions, such as a regulatory affairs manager and a production assistant both in Ontario.

In Quebec, Cielo Verde Quebec Inc. is hiring a packaging coordinator and Kizos Culture is hiring a general staff member.

Cheeky’s Cannabis in Maple Ridge, BC, is seeking a full-time or part-time budtender. The Herbary in Yukon is also hiring full-time and part-time budtenders.

And, TEC Cannabis Services is hiring a cannabis trimmer/packer and a cleaner in Nova Scotia.