Breeding Operation Manager

Job title: Breeding Operation Manager

Job description: 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 state-of-the-art potato processing plants in Prince Edward Island, Lethbridge, Alberta, and Jamestown, North Dakota, and an appetizer plant in Wheatley, Ontario. Our Head office is in Dieppe, New Brunswick and has sales office locations in Toronto, Montreal, and Boston.

Responsible for the daily operations involved with breeding material production in a greenhouse or field. Plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate activities of workers engaged in crossings, propagating, planting, cultivating, harvesting and storing potatoes.

Management of on a day-to-day details of all breeding related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage an annual operational activities plan for the plant breeding program. This includes, but is not limited to, demand forecasting, cost management, purchasing, greenhouse/equipment management Decisions and plans should be determined based on plant data analysis, budget and overall business needs.
• Serve as the subject mater expert in plant breeding and using this knowledge for the following;
• Determine fertilizer and pesticide rates and potting medium preparation
• Identify and prevent problems such as diseases, weeds, and insect pests.
• Regular inspection of greenhouse, field and equipment in order to provide regular updates and maintenance
• Prepare soil for planting, and plant or transplant seeds.
• Determine plant growing conditions and set planting, care schedules during the cycle and harvest.
• Manage application of crop protectants:
• Perform proactive crop protection analysis and evaluation on a regular basis.
• Evaluates current farming practices and makes recommendations based on regular analysis of soil, water and leaf/plants.
• Direct, coordinate and monitor worker activities related to chemical and fertilizer applications and record keeping.
• People management. This is to include, but not limited to, training, performance management, recruitment, and safety/compliance management of the research department.
• Coordinates growing activities with the appropriate departments to ensure clarity of intent and clarity of desired outcomes.

Successful Candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Horticulture is required; a Master’s degree in Agriculture or related area is preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience on greenhouse management, agricultural equipment operation, potato crop management and harvest that demonstrates successful experience in the potato industry.
• Pesticide Applicator License desired
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, and management of people and resources.
• Knowledge of farm equipment and machinery and the ability to operate and to effectively train others in the safe operation of such.
• Skill and ability to evaluate systems – identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the company.
• Skill and ability to communicate and provide information to supervisors, peers or subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail or in person. Clearly communicate with persons outside the organization, representing the breeding program to farmers, the public and other external stakeholders or institutions.

Work Address – Cavendish Farms Research Centre 25533 RTE 2, New Annan, PEI.

Terms of Employment – This is a Permanent Full-time Position in New Annan, PEI – 40 hours per week

Language of Work – English

Salary – $45,000 to $70,000 with 10% annual incentive bonus.

Benefits – Full benefits package which includes medical, health and dental plan and a retirement plan.

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please apply online by May 30th, 2021 or contact Isabel Pereira, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Pereira.Isabel@CavendishFarms.com

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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