Job Description

\xe2\x80\x8bCavendish 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.

Reporting to the VP, Agriculture Research and Development the Research and Development Specialist will be responsible execution of all operational and technical aspects of research trials including site selection, planning and design of experiments and small plot activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and preparation of field trial layouts, maps, ensuring availability of material required for trials timely

• Perform field work including planting, spraying, irrigating, scouting, harvesting and grading of field research plots;

• Crop pest and disease assessment and soil and tissue sampling

• Ensure that data collection is recorded according to pre-established methodology and data is processed and interpreted through adequate statistical analysis

• Apply standard quality control procedures to assure accuracy of test results, updating and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Prepare an Annual, Monthly, weekly and daily activities schedule to organize time and resources required

• Create and manage an annual operational activity plan for the Ag Research program including people demand forecasting, cost management, purchasing of materials and equipment required

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Successful Candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelors in Agriculture/ Crop Science/ Plant Genetics/ Agronomy is required
• Relevant years of experience in Agronomy, Plant Science or any relevant field is required
• Work experience in potato crop is preferred
• Ability and desire to work in a fast paced, team oriented, research environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Experience in the use of Microsoft applications and database programs

Work Address \xe2\x80\x93 Cavendish Farms Research Centre 25533 RTE 2, New Annan, PEI.

Terms of Employment \xe2\x80\x93 This is a Permanent Full-time Position in New Annan, PEI - 48 hours per week

Language of Work - English

Salary \xe2\x80\x93 $75,000 to $85,000 plus bonus

Benefits - Full benefits package which includes medical, health and dental plan and a retirement plan.

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please apply online or contact jobs@cavendishfarms.com

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

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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: Aug 31, 2023

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