Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
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Jason Raymond

St. John's,NL

Summary

Dynamic Senior Team Lead at Atlantic Cultivation with a proven track record in team management, hard work and problem-solving. Expert in Integrated Pest Management and fostering a culture of accountability. Successfully enhanced operational efficiency through strategic planning and staff development, driving performance improvements while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Team Lead

Atlantic Cultivation
06.2022 - Current

Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, mentor, and supervise staff—such as technicians, junior team leads, and IPM (Integrated Pest Management)—to meet daily, weekly, and performance targets. Foster a positive, safe, and accountable work culture.
  • Conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and support professional development.
  • Train new employees.
  • Enforce compliance with Health Canada’s regulations, internal SOPs, workplace safety guidelines, and industry-specific standards.
  • Monitor plant health, environmental conditions, production metrics; proactively troubleshoot issues and propose improvements.
  • Working in physically demanding environments—standing, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs, working in variable temperatures, and handling allergens or mild irritants.
  • Engaged in problem-solving initiatives, identifying areas for process enhancement and recommending actionable solutions.
  • Participated in strategic planning meetings, providing insights on team capabilities and resource allocation needs.

Team Lead

Atlantic Cultivation
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Oversee all stages of plant growth: propagation, vegetative, flowering, pre-harvest.
  • Ensure consistent application of pest control, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and nutrient programs.
  • Monitor plant health, environmental conditions (light, humidity, temperature), and identify any early signs of stress or disease.
  • Execute cultivation schedules as directed by Cultivation Manager.

Cultivation Technician

Atlantic Cultivation
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Team Collaboration
  • Plant Care Expertise (growth conditions, disease/pest prevention)
  • Equipment & Irrigation Maintenance
  • Environmental Monitoring (temperature, humidity, EC, pH)
  • Pest & Disease Control
  • Maintain records, follow SOPs, ensure compliance.
  • Complete any assigned task given by team lead.

Budtender

Atlantic Cannabis
11.2020 - 2020
  • Educated customers on product selection, effects, and usage to enhance purchasing experience.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by tracking stock levels and conducting regular audits.
  • Assisted in training new staff on operational procedures and customer service standards.
  • Developed relationships with customers to promote loyalty and repeat business through personalized service.

Fire Prevention Officer

Nalcor
01.2014 - 2018
  • Kept detailed records of inspection findings, providing accurate data for analysis and future planning efforts.
  • Reduced fire-related incidents by proactively addressing potential risks in buildings and facilities.
  • Enhanced fire safety awareness by developing and implementing comprehensive fire prevention programs.
  • Evaluated existing fire protection systems, identifying areas for improvement or replacement as needed.
  • Responded to all emergency calls on site.

Education

Diploma - Fire Rescue

Marine Institute
Stephenville, NL
01-2011

High School Diploma -

Bishops College
St. John's, NL
01-2010

Skills

  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team motivation
  • Fast learning
  • Hard working

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 20 staff members.
  • Created a cannabis strain that is grown commercially and sold in retail stores all across Canada.
  • Completed Fire Rescue school.
  • Currently on the OHS Committee.

Languages

English

Certification

-Fire Fighter NFPA 1001
-Fire Fighter NFPA 1002
- OHS Committee level I and II
-Advanced Medical First Responder
-Hazardous Materials Awareness
-Hazardous Materials Operations
-Fire Pumper/Driver Operator
-Vehicle Extrication Level I and II
- Agriculture/Green house provincial pesticide license.
-WHMIS
-Marine Based Firefighting for Land Based Firefighters

Timeline

Senior Team Lead

Atlantic Cultivation
06.2022 - Current

Team Lead

Atlantic Cultivation
06.2021 - 06.2022

Budtender

Atlantic Cannabis
11.2020 - 2020

Cultivation Technician

Atlantic Cultivation
06.2020 - 06.2021

Fire Prevention Officer

Nalcor
01.2014 - 2018

Diploma - Fire Rescue

Marine Institute

High School Diploma -

Bishops College
Jason Raymond