



The cannabis industry is booming in Canada, and along with that, comes jobs, lots of jobs! If you have been thinking about getting into the cannabis industry in some way or another, there has never been a better time. With recreational upon us, cannabis companies are popping up all over the country, and these companies have a lot of work to do. Whether you are looking to get into cultivation, extractions, testing, quality assurance, marketing or any other cannabis related field, there is something for you.









I think that when a lot of people think about opportunities in the cannabis industry, they limit themselves to jobs within one of Canadas licensed producers (LP’s) like Tweed or Aurora. While those businesses do offer several different job opportunities, the industry is not limited to them. Did you know that all medicinal cannabis has to go through testing before becoming available for your purchase? There are dozens of laboratories across Canada that are licensed to conduct various testing on cannabis products. They can do microbial testing, THC and CBD percentage, testing for heavy metals or other contaminants and other chemical analysis. If you thrive in a laboratory setting, but love cannabis, then why not be part of a team that tests Canadas medicinal cannabis!









With the increasing number of LP’s across Canada, there has also become an increasing need for producers to stand out from one another. It’s no longer just a few businesses people can choose from to be their supplier. With that in mind, marketing has become a big role for most LP’s. Every picture you see on an LP’s website, of one of their products, was taken by a photographer . Just like every one of their marketing videos was shot by a videographer, obviously right? If you’re a photographer or videographer, there is a whole new industry for you to explore and capture. Appearance plays a huge role when people are deciding which LP to choose, which makes LP’s willing to pay very well to have their products, and their brand, look the best they can!









Another big role in any cannabis production facility is maintenance. There are a lot of moving parts in a production facility, and it takes a whole team of people to keep them moving! There are grow lights that always need to be changed, pots that always need to be cleaned and properly refilled, and production equipment that needs regular maintenance. This can be a good way to get your foot in the door of an LP if you’re good with your hands, but aren’t sure if you want to work directly with the cannabis yet.









The cannabis industry is absolutely exploding right now, and it offers opportunities for nearly anyone. If you have been itching to jump on board, but hesitate because you don't know how to grow cannabis, don’t be discouraged, and definitely don’t give up. For every person that actually grows cannabis, there are dozens of others that assist along the way, from construction of cultivation facilities, to marketing and sales to the end consumer.





I hope this blog post rekindled at least one persons spark to seek out their dream job in the cannabis industry, so get out there and find your calling!