Senior Research Scientist

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

• Bachelors Degree in Agriculture/ Crop Science/ Plant Genetics/ Agronomy is required
• Relevant years of experience in Agronomy, Plant Science or a related 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

Cavendish 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 two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

• Employee & Family Assistance Programs

• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs

• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)

• RRSP matching program

• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning

• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies

• Hybrid work schedule (if applicable) to provide you the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week

• Relocation costs (if applicable)