Agriculture Technician - Chatham-Kent, Canada - Nortera

Nortera

Verified Company

Chatham-Kent, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

By joining Nortera, the world leader in ready-to-use plant-based food, you are deciding to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others, and the planet.

We strongly believe vegetable food is THE solution to bring well-being through food to the nearly 9 billion inhabitants of our planet while preserving its resources.

The size of our company gives all employees the opportunity to grow, gain autonomy, and be in charge of their projects.

Competitive salary and annual bonus program
Group health insurance program and telemedicine access
Company pickup truck
Company cell phone
Minimum 3 weeks vacation
Employee and family assistance program
Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Reimbursement program for physical activity
Tuition reimbursement program
Company clothing allowance
Work boots and other Personal Protective Equipment provided
Wellness activities
Referral program
Time off for a volunteering day
Activities where we serve our communities
Opportunities for advancement within a growing company

You'll invest the majority of your time in three key areas:

Develop working relationships with contracted growers, harvesters, and agriculture service providers to establish best growing practices and optimize quality vegetable production
Collect grower and vegetable crop data, complete reports, and update grower and crop databases
Establish, coordinate, and monitor vegetable production programs (peas, beans, sweet corn, and other crops) and crop research trials

Specifically, you will:

Develop and implement planting schedules and sequencing
Make crop protection product recommendations for weeds, insects, and disease control
Ensure crops are harvested at optimum maturity and delivered on schedule
Direct and coordinate the activities of custom harvesting contractors and carriers relative to the needs of the production facility
Maintain a close link between field and processing operation
Regional management of growers, fields, and crops

You'll report to the Agriculture Manager at our Tecumseh facility and work with the Ontario Agriculture staff.

Join the team that supports our partner vegetable growers in Southwestern Ontario and supplies raw product to our processing plants.

You will bring the following to the business:

Post-secondary education in a discipline related to agriculture and relevant work experience
Demonstrated knowledge of agronomy, nutrient management, and crop protection products
Agronomic certification is considered an asset
Food processing knowledge is an asset
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated occupational health & safety competency
Critical thinking skills
Proven organizational and planning skills

PROFILE

A forwardthinking, solutionsoriented mindset to plan and create innovative campaigns
A proactive, selfstarter approach with the ability to take initiatives and run with projects independently, working with discretion and under pressure as needed
A positive, energetic attitude and natural leadership qualities
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a fastpaced environment

Location: 1192 Lacasse Blvd.,Tecumseh,ON,N9N 2C5 Tecumseh ON,N9N 2C5, Tecumseh, ON

Work Location:
One location