Job Description

Description

Who are we, and what do we do?
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what\'s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture \xe2\x80\x93 leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind. Corteva Agriscience is looking for a responsible and highly motivated Research Associate to join the Facilities team at the Georgetown site in Caledon, Ontario. This research station is home to the world\'s largest canola research greenhouse as well as a field-based breeding program. Under general supervision of Facilities Lead, the Research Associate will conduct plant care, equipment maintenance, sourcing, and integrated pest management (IPM).

Responsibilities \xe2\x80\x93 What You\'ll Do:

• Conduct a wide range of greenhouse tasks with the goal of optimizing production of Canola research trials (daily plant care, installation, maintenance, upkeep and repair of greenhouse equipment, collection and interpretation of greenhouse climate data).
• Apply the principles of Integrated Pest Management (scouting and identification of insect pest species, monitoring of pest populations, threshold-based decision making and application of chemical and biological controls) alongside two other full-time research associates.
• Train and supervise a group of 3-4 students on tasks such as greenhouse cleaning (power washing and sanitizing), pot filling and seasonal maintenance tasks (flower bed design/maintenance, snow removal and lawn cutting).
• Communication and meetings with other greenhouse stakeholders.
• Prioritize safety at the Georgetown site by becoming lead for 3 Corteva safety standards (examples include Pesticide safety, Air emissions, Isolation of Energy), complying with requirements of all applicable Corteva safety standards and maintaining/using personal protective equipment.
• Evaluate process improvements or new products to increase productivity, reduce operating costs or promote sustainability (recent examples include LED lighting, centralized power washing system, EllePot use).
• Participate in virtual or in-person conferences, trade shows and seminars (examples include the Canadian Greenhouse Conference and the Corteva Controlled Environment Conference).

Qualifications

Qualifications \xe2\x80\x93 What You\'ll Bring:

• University or college degree in Agriculture/Agriscience, Biology, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Science/Studies, Horticulture, Microbiology, Plant Science or related field.
• Greenhouse experience is considered an asset.
• Forklift and Grower Pesticide License are considered an asset and must be obtained within 90 days of start date.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to conduct physically demanding work in adverse conditions (extreme heat and cold).
• G Driver\'s license.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications.