Michael Hutchinson
About Michael Hutchinson
Michael Hutchinson is a Fertigation Supervisor at Canopy Growth Corporation, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in environmental science and experience in supervising irrigation and fertigation teams, as well as developing nutrient programs for crops.
Current Role at Canopy Growth
Michael Hutchinson serves as the Fertigation Supervisor at Canopy Growth Corporation in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada. He has held this position since 2020. In this role, he supervises and mentors the irrigation and fertigation team, focusing on enhancing their performance. His responsibilities include monitoring soil moisture content and conducting water sampling for testing to optimize crop irrigation. Hutchinson ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) through training and enforcement.
Previous Experience at Pinchin Ltd.
Before joining Canopy Growth, Michael Hutchinson worked at Pinchin Ltd. as a Project Technologist from 2017 to 2020 in Kingston, Ontario. During his three years at Pinchin, he contributed to various projects, applying his knowledge in environmental science and technology to support the company's objectives.
Experience at Ontario Ministry of the Environment
In 2017, Michael Hutchinson served as an Environmental Assistant at the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change for four months in Belleville, Ontario. This role provided him with foundational experience in environmental management and compliance, which has informed his subsequent career in fertigation and irrigation.
Education and Expertise in Environmental Science
Michael Hutchinson studied Environmental Science at Loyalist College, where he achieved an Environmental Technician diploma from 2014 to 2016 and an Environmental Technology diploma from 2016 to 2017. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in environmental principles, which he applies in developing and implementing nutrient programs tailored to specific crop needs.
Fertigation and Nutrient Management Skills
As a Fertigation Supervisor, Michael Hutchinson possesses expertise in developing and implementing nutrient programs that meet the specific needs of crops. He performs regular calibrations of nutrient testing equipment to maintain accuracy in fertigation processes, ensuring that irrigation practices are both efficient and effective.