Job Description

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have state-of-the-art potato processing plants in Prince Edward Island, Lethbridge, Alberta, and Jamestown, North Dakota, and an appetizer plant in Wheatley, Ontario. Our Head office is in Dieppe, New Brunswick and has sales office locations in Toronto, Montreal, and Boston.

Job Summary

The Agronomist is responsible for all aspects of potato production with Cavendish Farms contract potato growers. This may include assisting with field selection, planting, fertility and crop protection planning, irrigation management, and potato storage management.

Improving and educating on all these aspects will increase operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and ultimately profitability of the company and its growers. The Agronomist will need to be up to date with new innovations, technology, and develop industry contacts and sources that will aid in their line of expertise.

Job Summary

The Agronomist is responsible for all aspects of potato production with Cavendish Farms contract potato growers. This may include assisting with field selection, planting, fertility and crop protection planning, irrigation management, and potato storage management.

Improving and educating on all these aspects will increase operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and ultimately profitability of the company and its growers. The Agronomist will need to be up to date with new innovations, technology, and develop industry contacts and sources that will aid in their line of expertise.

Relationships and Contacts

This position reports to the Raw Procurement Manager. The position requires interaction with Alberta potato growers, production staff, four direct reports, Potato Growers of Alberta, both provincial and federal agriculture services, local grower organizations outside the province of Alberta, private agronomists, and agriculture chemical sales staff.

Major Responsibilties

\xc2\xb7 Visit growers to maintain strong business relationships. Address any issues they may have, monitor potato storages for quality, and monitor fields.

\xc2\xb7 Work closely with the Field Superintendent to assess grower issues, potato requirements, and organize potato deliveries.

\xc2\xb7 Maintain and enhance grower relationships. Participate in Potato Growers of Alberta yearly meeting etc.

\xc2\xb7 Work closely with the Production staff to determine their needs and to balance the potatoes.

\xc2\xb7 Report food safety and quality issues to personnel with authority to initiate actions.

\xc2\xb7 Commitment to Quality System Policy.

\xc2\xb7 Other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

\xc2\xb7 Using or wearing the protective equipment designated by the accident prevention policy.

\xc2\xb7 Follow safe work procedures, rules, and policies.

\xc2\xb7 Ensuring employees are not performing work with faulty equipment or in violation of safe work practices.

\xc2\xb7 Supervising and directing employees when doing hazardous work.

\xc2\xb7 Ensuring all protective devices and equipment are properly used and maintained.

\xc2\xb7 Ensuring employees are thoroughly familiar with safe work methods for jobs being performed under their supervision and insisting on their use at all times.

\xc2\xb7 Developing a proper perspective among their employees toward accident prevention through training and personal example.

\xc2\xb7 Initiating appropriate action promptly to correct any unsafe situation, condition, tool, equipment, process, or practice that they may be aware of. Initiate all follow-up required to ensure completion.

\xc2\xb7 Training and instructing new, transferred, or loaned employees with respect to Safety Rules and Procedures in their area, including the issuing of personal protective equipment.

\xc2\xb7 Ensure that good housekeeping is maintained at all times.

\xc2\xb7 Enforcing awareness of all Accident Prevention Rules in Provincial Health and Safety legislation.

\xc2\xb7 Reporting all accidents or injuries to your supervisor immediately.

\xc2\xb7 Perform applicable food safety duties in the absence of personnel within the Raw department

Food Safety Responsibilities

\xc2\xb7 Commitment to Quality System Policy

\xc2\xb7 Enforce quality and food safety programs within the role.

\xc2\xb7 Communication of food safety issues to related department and action within the role.

\xc2\xb7 Active participation in food safety, food security, health, sanitation, hygiene, and quality program within the role.

Qualitifications and Abilities

\xc2\xb7 Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture.

\xc2\xb7 CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) or eligible for the certification and pesticide application license.

\xc2\xb7 Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience required.

\xc2\xb7 Exposure to a food operating plant environment would be an asset.

\xc2\xb7 Strong verbal and written communication skills.

\xc2\xb7 Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage conflict and build teams.

\xc2\xb7 A proven track record of being pro-active and taking initiative.

Physical Requirements

\xc2\xa7 Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours

\xc2\xa7 Ability to squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, use ladders, climb stairs

\xc2\xa7 Occasional lifting up to 50lb/ 34kg

\xc2\xa7 Occasional carrying up to 50lb/34kg

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about our products and services, click .

Cavendish Farms Corporation is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Jun 15, 2023

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