Distillation Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026.
The Distillation Technician is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of cannabis extraction processing equipment, with a primary focus on distillation and decarboxylation activities. This role supports the production of high-quality cannabis-derived ingredients by operating and maintaining specialized processing equipment, executing production batches, completing detailed documentation, and ensuring adherence to Good Production Practices (GPP), Health Canada regulations, quality standards, and health and safety requirements. The Distillation Technician plays a key role in maximizing yield, efficiency, and product quality while maintaining accurate inventory control, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and contributing to team performance and production goals.
Responsibilities:
Handling large volumes of winterized crude and distillate.
Operation and preventative maintenance on state of the art distillation equipment
Operation and preventative maintenance on decarboxylation equipment
Ensure timely batch record completion with high accuracy
Adhere to all SOPs for the operation, QA and HSE.
Perform sanitation activities as per GPP requirements
Perform distillation tasks as assigned by manager in accordance to relevant SOPs
Ensure 100% compliance with QA requirements during dayto-day activities
Identify improvement opportunities and report issues in order to maximize efficiency, quality and yield while ensuring safety and reliability
Sample preparation for all required analytical testing
Keep accurate inventory control on processing material and lab supplies and notify leadership of order replenishment.
Active participation in leading KPI discussion and achieve daily KPI production goals and indicate limitations in processes.
Lead submissions on weekly inventory counts and participate in monthly inventory reconciliation.
Train & Signoff all new employees or contractors as required.
Detailed record keeping of batch data per Health Canada regulations
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
B.Sc in Chemistry or related disciplines, B.Eng in Chemical Engineering or Chemical Technology Diploma required
1+ years laboratory, production/manufacturing, or pharmaceutical experience
Basic distillation knowledge acquired through academic schooling or experience
Experience within Cannabis industry is preferred
Attention to detail and commitment to safety while operating process equipment
Positive attitude with strong communication skills
Strong time management skills including ability to multi-task and prioritize
Shows initiative and ownership of work and willingness to learn
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Physically fit; standing and/or sitting will be required for long periods of time and must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Required to pass a criminal background check
Must be able to work various shift schedules as required
Must be able to wear all PPE as required (mask, safety glasses, gloves etc)
SCHEDULE
“Half Continental” rotating shift schedule (Days): 4 days one week, 3 days the following week
Sunday through to Saturday (7-day operation). Hours are 7:30am – 8:00pm (12.5 hours)
Breaks are to be broken up based on team needs and discussed with Supervisor/Manager. All team members go on breaks at the same time as a group and dismissed by the Supervisor or assigned Lead.