Agriculture Development Specialist

1 day ago


Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Nortera Full time

We are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food.

Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brands Arctic Gardens and Del Monte. Our mission is to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability.

Job Summary

This position will be responsible for monitoring crops and advising on planting and harvest schedules to ensure crop targets are met. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and project management skills, as well as a strong understanding of agricultural practices and regulations.

This role reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for supervising the Crop Supervisor and seasonal field technicians. Key responsibilities include:

  • Contacting seed vendors to evaluate seed performance;
  • Visiting growers for contracting acres and following up on growing conditions throughout the year as well as scheduling planting and harvest dates;
  • Ensuring grower records are entered on database;
  • Harvest;
  • Staying in touch with the plant continuously to ensure awareness of expected quality;
  • Assisting with pretests and attending daily production meetings in person or via phone to help set priorities for the next 24-30 hours;
  • Consulting with growers on when to water, spray, and how to maintain crops to optimize yield;

The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary education with a focus in Agriculture and relevant work experience in a similar role. CCA or certification in progress is considered an asset. Proficient spoken and written English is required, as well as proficiency in Excel and G Suite.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range $80,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus annual bonus and vacation policy. Additionally, we provide complete range of social benefits, including telemedicine and employee assistance program (EAP). This role offers opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company and contribute to our mission of providing healthy and sustainable food to our customers.

About Us

Nortera is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from a wide variety of candidates in order to staff a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities in which we operate.



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