Lantic Inc., 5405, 64th Street, Taber, Alberta, Canada Req #63

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

WHY JOIN LANTIC?

• It's simple: we strive to be a great company to partner with, work for and invest in, offering best-in-class portfolio of natural sweetener solutions.
• With over 130 years of experience, we have proven that we are committed to creating lasting brand connections and long-term business partnerships.
• We stand proud of our heritage, and as we grow, we are also committed to continuously improving to meet the evolving needs of consumers and customers in a dynamic industry.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

By joining the Lantic Team, you will:

• Join a dynamic, inclusive, and passionate team.
• Enjoy a wide range of perks, including:
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Employee share purchase plan
• Opportunities for career pathing and personal growth
• Wellness-focused flexible work environment to help you balance both work and like, and much more

Summary:

Lantic is currently hiring for a Temporary Agriculturist to provide extension service, crop advisory and agronomic advice to sugar beet growers in the assigned territory. The incumbent participates in sugar beet production education and general agronomic studies; manages a beet receiving station which includes overseeing labour and material budgets, as well as hire and supervise seasonal employees.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Will:

• Regulate Sugar Beet Production by contracting grower, distributing seeds, measuring fields, enforcing contracted acreage, reporting crops, and producing statistics.
• Assist growers in developing a fertility program to increase sugar beet yield and quality and provide herbicide recommendations, while monitoring fields for insect levels.
• Develop and maintain grower relations throughout the year.
• Manage sugar beet storage/pile and coordinate the building of sugar beet storage piles.
• Develop and ensure employee orientation, training and supervision.
• Train and monitor staff in standard operating procedures and safe work practices, including new employee orientation.
• Perform a verity of administrative functions required by the position.

What You'll Need To Join The Team:

• Post secondary education in Agronomy, Plant Science, related field or equivalent experience.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office
• Efficient, organized, ability to manage several projects, teams and competing priorities.
• Good conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions and quickly adapt to changing solutions.
• Skills at taking imitative, working with little supervision and developing a team environment.
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Exposed to all types of weather extremes.
• On call during Harvest 24/7 for 6-8 weeks

What's In It For You:

• Work Life Balance – Vacation and Personal Days;
• Extended Health Insurance and Dental Plan;
• Lantic Inc., 5405, 64th Street, Taber, Alberta, Canada

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