CERTIFIED AND COMPLIANT CANNABIS PACKAGING MADE SIMPLE
Since cannabis became legal for recreational use across thecountry last year, many are becoming increasingly interested in the financialand social changes it will bring about, what this will mean for the economy andmost importantly what kind of changes and opportunities they should expect tosee when it comes to the job market.
Let’s have a look at what kind of new jobs, opportunities,and changes in the economy cannabis legalization will open doors to, and how itwill help fight unemployment as well as create new roles that were notavailable before.
What’s The Impact That Cannabis Will Have on the Economy?
Cannabis legalization has created a whole new industry.Although there are still a few uncertainties present when it comes to thecannabis business and the effects it will have on the economy, one thing’scertain: the marijuana industry will bring a lot of changes and create a lot ofemployment opportunities in all provinces.
Legalized cannabis will certainly have a big impact onCanada’s politics and economy, although we cannot yet know for sure just howmuch this change is going to contribute to these sectors.
Here are some ways in which the marijuana industry willcontribute to the economy:
How Will Cannabis Legalisation Impact the Job Market?
Now that you probably have a better sense of the effectsthat the cannabis industry will have on Canada’s economy let’s have a look atwhat kind of new roles and job opportunities people can expect and aim for in2019.
Here are some of the most frequently asked questionsregarding the impact of the cannabis industry on the job market, the jobsavailable and the skills or training required to be hired for such positions:
What kind of jobs are expected to be available?
– With the legalization ofrecreational cannabis, we can expect to get a surge in job openings in theindustry. Here are some of the job openings employers are trying to fill:growers, cultivators, quality assurance, post-production, ‘budtenders’ forretail shops, marketing, and sales specialists as well as numerous other moretraditional positions such as front desk receptionists, warehouse workers andoffice administrators.
What kind of training /skills/professional qualities willpeople need to have to be employed in the new wave of canna jobs and succeed intheir position?
– The training and skillsthat will be required depend mainly on the position in question. Some of thepositions require employees with consumer brand marketing experience; somerequire candidates with experience in growing and cultivation, while there aremany that require no more than a high school degree. Such jobs include:warehouse associates, receptionists and so on. There are many new job listingsposted every day, which means that there are job opportunities for anyone whowants to join some of the fastest-growing companies in the business.
Are there programs supported by provincial governments?
– So far, six provinceshave offered incentives to cannabis-related businesses and are looking at thecannabis industry as an important part of their economy. Here’s a list of allthe provinces along with the cannabis-relatedcollege programs that they offer.
How will those jobs differ from the ones that existedbefore legalization in the same field?
– Although there werecannabis related jobs before legalization, the amount of job openings hasincreased drastically since last year, and will continue to rise. There arealso many more opportunities and different jobs that weren’t available prior tolegalization as there was no need for them.
Which Job Sites are already providing cannabis relatedpostings?
You can also check out some of the cannabisjobs in Richmond that we currently have here at ND Supplies. As thecannabis industry grows, so does our team!
Alternatively, you can check on online employment websites,such as indeed, or seeif your local dispensaries or online smoke shops have any job listings of theirown and apply directly for the position you’re interested in.
