Research Farm Supervisor - Jobs in Florenceville-Bristol, NB

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Position Title: Research Farm SupervisorPosition Type: Regular - Full-TimePosition Location: Florenceville MainGrade: 00Requisition ID: 17478Summary of PositionThe Research Farm Supervisor is responsible for leading our research efforts at the McCain Research Farm located in Centreville, New Brunswick. The 50 acre farm has engaged in cutting edge potato research since 1965 seeking to drive sustainable yield improvement and cost savings for our McCain grower partners and McCain Agriculture Operations in the Northeast. The research farm partners with the McCain Farm of the Future to de-risk and identify financial and sustainability value of regenerative agriculture practice changes. This individual will be responsible for managing full farm operations with an emphasis on safety and ensuing company research objectives for the season are met. Ideal candidates will be self-starters with ample curiosity, a drive for improvement and a positive commitment to teamwork. The Research Farm Supervisor position is based in Centreville/Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick and will report directly to the Manager of Agronomy – Eastern NA.Essential Responsibilities include the following:Research Farm Management

• Champion safe operations and behaviors on the research farm.
• Work with regional stakeholders to develop research plans that drive the most impact for our grower partners and McCain Foods.
• Plan and execute agronomic trial plans on the research farm ranging from variety evaluation to testing new technologies and practices focused on improving yield, quality and improving cost savings in potato production and storage keeping McCain Foods at the forefront of potato science research.
• Work with regional agronomists and local McCain growers to execute the commercial production research program aimed at driving adoption of new practices.
• Lead McCain Food’s basic research efforts into regenerative agriculture and sustainable farming.
• Manage a team of seasonal staff during the research season coordinating daily activities.
• Develop novel and innovative solutions to drive efficiency in research farm operations.
• Lead reporting on research farm projects, returning results to McCain Foods’ stakeholders in a timely manner following the research season.
• Manage financial operations on the research farm, keeping expenses within the financial plan.

McCain Research Management

• Provide leadership for the McCain Agricultural Research Program for North America with regional agronomists focused on driving improvement in yield and quality for our grower partners ranging from new variety management, product trials to storage trials.
• Ensure that regional agronomic research trials adhere to McCain research quality standards across North American trialing locations.
• Prioritize agronomic research by potential ROI and alignment with regional business objectives.
• Lead year-end reporting and documentation of research trials through regional teams.

Professional Development

• Manage local intern program aimed at enticing new promising talent to McCain.
• Engage in continuous learning opportunities to develop skills and knowledge of potato production.
• Be an engaged and energetic team member supporting fellow Agriculture team members and company objectives.
• Be the face of McCain Agriculture: Represent McCain Foods as a leader in the potato industry.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree coupled with related experience in Plant Science, Soil Science or Agricultural production. Master’s degree in agricultural sciences preferred.
• Must have strong soft skills, capable of leading people and projects effectively.
• Experience with financial management and budgeting is advantageous.
• Knowledge of potato production and storage is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and computer skills needed.
• Knowledge of experimental design, statistical analysis and reporting of results is critical.
• This position is most suited to an individual who demonstrates strong leadership skills and has the desire and ability to contribute and grow within the McCain Foods North America organization.
• Public speaking skills are a valuable asset.
• A strong bias towards workplace safety both for McCain employees and our grower partners.

Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsValid driver’s licenseProfessional Agrologist Certification or ability to obtainObtain CMA (Certified McCain Agronomist) Certification within a year after hireQualificationsMinimum 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. Must be able to work in Canada.Work EnvironmentThe 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.The health and safety of McCain employees and their families has been our number one priority since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supported by science, and in line with our culture and values, we believe that being vaccinated is the most effective way to protect each other, our families, our customers, and our communities. It is therefore a requirement that the successful candidate for this role be fully vaccinated and have completed the mandatory incubation period prior to the candidate’s start date with McCain, subject to reasonable accommodations if you are unable to be vaccinated for protected grounds under applicable human rights legislation (e.g. medical or religious reasons).McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Employee Privacy PolicyJob Family: AgricultureDivision: NA Ag StrategyDepartment: Potato Research FarmLocation(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Bathurst || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Centreville || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Edmundston || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Fredericton || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Grand Falls || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Hartland || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Moncton || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Saint John || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : SomervilleCompany: McCain Foods (Canada)Quick Apply

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