Agriculture Technician
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Job Summary
Position Title: Agriculture Technician
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Grade:Scale NO GRADE
Requisition ID:39610
Overview: This summer agriculture technician position is an entry-level temporary position for those interested in agricultural sciences supply chain management or potato crop role provides hands-on experience in supporting the raw potato supply chain with a primary focus on agronomy and new variety research trial support extension activities and commercial crop intelligence gathering through field production and storage management.
Key Responsibilities:
Agronomy Research Trial and Extension Support:
- Assist in execution of research trials related to potato variety performance agronomic performance and soil health from planting to harvest.
- Collect agronomic data including crop growth measurements disease observations and yield estimates as directed by regional Agronomist.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency in record-keeping and sample handling.
- Support regional agronomists by preparing materials attending field days and helping organize outreach events for growers.
New Variety Evaluation Support:
- Participate in commercial-scale evaluations examining new potato varieties for yield quality disease resistance and suitability for commercial production.
- Record and summarize observational data to inform the regional teams on varieties to advance.
Commercial Crop Intelligence and Storage Management:
- Gather and report real-time crop development information from field visits across the growing region.
- Assist in assessments of crop health expected production and emerging challenges.
- Contribute to regular field scouting rotations assist with irrigation and nutrient monitoring and help coordinate logistical activities for planting and harvest.
- Support post-harvest data collection on storage conditions and quality retention.
Qualifications:
- Valid drivers license and willingness to travel to field sites.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.
- Strong attention to detail ability to follow protocols and effective communication skills.
Professional Development:
- Exposure to the full potato supply chain and direct interface with commercial growers researchers and extension professionals.
- Opportunities for learning crop data analytics summary reporting and applied agronomic problem-solving.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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Job Family:Agriculture
Division:NA Agriculture
Department:Agronomy West
Location(s): CA - Canada : Alberta : Coaldale
Company:McCain Foods (Canada)
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- GIS
- Engineering
- Engineering Practices
- Data Collection
- Irrigation Systems
- Agriculture
- CAD
- GPS
- Water Quality
- Biology
- Nursery
- Emergency maitenance
- Technical Assistance
- Watetr conservation
- Agricultural Equipment
About Company
McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.
