Agricultural Research & Development Manager - Prince Edward, Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward, Prince Edward Island Ag Jobs Canada
| Job Ref: | 23005280 |
| Employer: | Ag Jobs Canada |
| Company Name: | J.D. Irving |
| Category: |
Customer Service
Production Sales – Business Development Seed Specialty Crops Supply Chain – Distribution – Shipping Vegetables |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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| Country: | Canada |
| State: | Prince Edward Island |
| City: | Prince Edward |
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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have state-of-the-art potato processing plants in Prince Edward Island, Lethbridge, Alberta and Jamestown, North Dakota, and an appetizer plant in Wheatley, Ontario. Our Head Office is in Dieppe, New Brunswick with sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. The Agricultural Research & Development Manager will be responsible to create synergies and develop new agricultural products and practices to support the commercial potato program. This role emcompases 3 main pillars: innovation, variety development and technical support for seed and commercial growers. The development of strategic projects in collaboration with public and private agricultural research institutes will identify top technologies available to support Cavendish Farms business, the management of the potato variety program and provide technical support to growers. Responsibilities:
Accountabilities - Ag. R&D manager is responsible for two direct reports (full-time) and seasonal labour. Minimum qualifications required:
Key skills/experience required - to be successful as a research and development manager you must:
Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:
Work Address: Cavendish Farms Reserach Centre 25533 RTE 2, New Annan PEI Terms of Employment: This is a permanent full-time position in New Annan, PEI - 48 hours per week Language of Work: English Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 with bonus opportunity To apply for this career opportunity: Please apply online or email your resume to the recruitment team at jobs@cavendishfarms.com. We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. To learn more about our products and services, click here. Cavendish Farms Corporation is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees. | |
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