Research Technician

1 week ago

New Annan, Canada Cavendish Farms Full time

Reporting to the Ag Research & Development Manager, the Research Technician needs to be analytical, detail-oriented and results-driven; a self-starter who can work well independently as well as in a team. This is a full-time, permanent position.

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

Salary - $50,000 to $70,000

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
- Work experience in a farm environment and ability to operate farm machinery is strongly preferred
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in agricultural research with strong focus on greenhouse or field work
- Post-secondary education in Agricultural Sciences/Crop Production is preferred.
- Must be willing and able to obtain a PEI Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate;
- High level of integrity and accountability;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Ability to analyze and communicate information effectively and accurately;
- Comfortable working in an outdoor environment and performing physical labor
- Must be willing and able to work extended hours based on business needs
- Perform field work including planting, maintaining and harvesting of field plots;
- Crop scouting and soil and tissue sampling
- Gather, interpret, and record research and data collection,
- Operate specialized farm, greenhouse and lab equipment;
- Prepare solutions, reagents, media or stains for prescribed tests
- Execute pilot projects/feasibility studies if required
- Ensure compliance with all applicable safety procedures;

**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)

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