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 forward-thinking, solutions-oriented mindset to plan and create innovative campaigns
- A proactive, self-starter 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 fast-paced environment
Location: 1192 Lacasse Blvd.,Tecumseh,ON,N9N 2C5 Tecumseh ON,N9N 2C5, Tecumseh, ON
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Agricultural: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Licence (required)
- Forklift License is an asset (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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