Agronomy Research Lab Technician

Position Title: Agronomy Research Lab Technician

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Florenceville Main

Requisition ID: 35363

About McCain

At McCain, we're feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That's why we're dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!

Why join the McCain family.

• Your Life - we're here to help you fulfil your potential, flourish, and thrive in work and life.
• Your Success - work alongside passionate individuals who are committed to supporting your career ambitions, drive, and success.
• Your Impact - we want you to make a meaningful, lasting impact for you, for your colleagues, and for the business.

McCain is a place where you can grow from the ground up, so join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain.

About the team.

We are currently looking for an Agronomy Research Lab Technician located in Florenceville, NB.

About the role.

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy.

The Lab Technician is responsible for the daily execution of McCain's research program on the Research Farm located in Florenceville, NB. This position will be critical in unlocking new value of potato production practice changes and ensuring the new variety pipeline is aligned with long-term business goals. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated and have a good grasp of managing tasks involved with the planning and execution of research conducted on the farm. This position is located in Florenceville and will report directly to the Agronomy Manager - East.

Leadership Principles.

Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.

We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.

We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.

We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.

We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.

Accountabilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Responsible for executing the daily activities on the McCain Research Farm in Florenceville, NB.

• Assist Agronomy Research Specialist and the Variety development Technologist in planning and execution of all trials on the farm.
• Assist in timely and accurate data collection for all projects.
• Assist in coordination and execution of planting, in-season, harvest, post-harvest and grading activities.
• Assist in final reporting of trial results with direction from the Agronomy Research Specialist.
• Assist in executing major knowledge transfer events like the annual Research Farm Field Day.

• Continually seek to improve the efficiency and capabilities of the research farm through new digital and physical tools to speed data collection and improve accuracy.
• Be an engaged and energetic team member supporting fellow Agriculture team members and company objectives.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be organized and able to conduct daily tasks on schedule, time management and prioritization are key skills.
• Potato knowledge is helpful but not critical.
• Strong computer and technology skills are needed.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural science is helpful but not critical.
• Valid drivers license.
• A strong bias towards workplace safety both for McCain employees and our grower partners.

Additional Information:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The benefits of working for McCain.

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Benefits
• Career Development & Education Reimbursement Assistance
• Apprenticeship, Internship, & Coop support and opportunities

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually, your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we're better together.

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Compensation Package: $22.68-$23.21 CAD hourly

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs.

Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job Family: Agriculture
Division: NA Ag Strategy
Department: ​Potato Research Farm ​
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)