- Be the regional lead for new potato variety evaluations in the field and in the factory to drive adaption of new varieties.
- Evaluate new technologies and practices focused on improving yield, quality and improving cost savings in potato production and storage.
- Champion the integration of regenerative agriculture practices with our growers for long-term agricultural resiliency.
- Lead crop intelligence efforts with our grower partners to understand and communicate supply challenges to McCain leadership.
- Develop the strategy with the regional Field teams to monitor crop production and storages for quality and supply issues.
- Evaluate new technologies to drive efficiencies in potato supply and quality tracking.
- Be a technical lead for our Digital Ag Transformation projects.
- Lead regional grower extension efforts to drive adoption of best practices and new varieties by our growers.
- Work with grower partners to understand local production challenges and develop and implement solutions to improve yield and quality in their operations.
- Build confidence and trust with our growers to make McCain their preferred potato supply partner.
- Be the face of McCain Agriculture: Represent McCain Foods as a leader in the potato industry.
- Manage and direct local intern support for your region.
- Engage in continuous learning opportunities to develop skills and knowledge of potato production.
- Be an engaged and energetic team member supporting fellow Agronomists and company objectives.
- A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree coupled with related experience in Plant Science, Soil Science or Agricultural production.
- Must both be able to work cooperatively with teams and independently with little supervision depending on project demands.
- Knowledge of potato production and storage is preferred.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal and computer skills needed.
- Knowledge of and willingness to develop innovative new agronomic techniques.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
- This position is most suited to an individual who demonstrates leadership skills and has the desire and ability to contribute and grow within the McCain Foods North American organization.
- Public speaking skills are a valuable asset.
- A strong bias towards workplace safety both for McCain employees and our grower partners.
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Agronomist (Contract Role) - Canada - Coaldale Chamber of Commerce
Description
Recruitment services – post a job, find a job.
Position Type: Temporary – Full-Time
Requisition ID: 28281
Summary of Position
The Agronomist is responsible for working with the McCain grower partners and McCain Agriculture Operations staff in their assigned region (Coaldale, Alberta). This individual will be responsible for implementing agronomic strategies focusing on integrating new technologies, practices and varieties that drive value with our contract grower partners and McCain Foods. The Agronomist will report directly to the Lead Agronomist. Please note this is a temporary, full-time role expected to last 12-18 months.
Essential Responsibilities include the following:
Research and Development
Grower Extension and Industry Leadership
Professional Development
Qualifications
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid driver's license
Professional Agrologist Certification (Canada only)
Obtain CMA (Certified McCain Agronomist) Certification within a year after hire
Qualifications
Minimum to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility in a satisfactory manner in the work environment conditions described below. The essential responsibilities listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required but do not represent all tasks or duties that may be asked of the position.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid outdoor conditions. Employees will be required to perform duties in an agricultural setting to include potato fields and potato storages.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and telephone touchscreen and talk or hear.
Requires visual acuity to focus on desktop and/or laptop computer screen.
Requires standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time, talking and listening. Some heavy lifting is required (40 lbs).
Scheduled work times may fluctuate seasonally related to farming cycles, especially during planting and harvesting. We are a global company, must have willingness to occasionally modify work day to accommodate global meeting schedules.
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