Aurora Cannabis to Cut Workforce at Edmonton Facility Amid Operational Changes
Aurora Cannabis is cutting 214 jobs at its Edmonton-area facility as part of a strategy to focus on premium cannabis production
Key Points
- 1Aurora Cannabis to reduce workforce at Edmonton facility by 214 jobs
- 2Operations at Aurora Sky will be scaled back by 75%
- 3Changes aim to focus on premium, high-quality cannabis production
- 4Company committed to supporting affected employees during transition
- 5Previous layoffs and operational pauses reflect ongoing restructuring
Aurora Cannabis Inc. has announced significant operational changes at its Aurora Sky facility near Edmonton International Airport, resulting in substantial job cuts. The company plans to scale back operations at the facility by 75%, which will affect 214 employees, according to a spokesperson. This decision is part of a strategic move to align the company's production with market demands and focus on premium, high-quality cannabis products
CEO Miguel Martin emphasized the necessity of these changes to maintain Aurora's leadership in the cannabis industry. In a statement, Martin expressed regret over the workforce reduction but highlighted the importance of realigning operations to meet evolving consumer needs. The company is committed to supporting affected employees during the transition, although specific details on this support were not disclosed
The restructuring at Aurora Sky follows a series of recent operational changes by Aurora Cannabis. Last month, the company paused operations at its Aurora Sun property in Medicine Hat, resulting in 30 layoffs. Earlier in the year, Aurora laid off 700 workers and ceased operations at multiple facilities across Canada. The company expects the changes at Aurora Sky to yield positive results by early 2021