Job Title: Parent Seed and Hybrid Seed Production Coordinator
Location: Southern Alberta Home Office
Our Client provides innovative technologies for the seed sector, the crop protection sector and agricultural biotechnology. Their global sales exceed 3 billion dollars. This is a very exciting time in their history. With the development of new traits their seed business is growing dramatically. They are significantly expanding their investment in canola seed research and hybrid seed production. They are looking for a Masters Level or PhD Level agronomist to take responsibility for, 1) parent seed multiplication, and 2) hybrid seed production.
As the Parent Seed and Hybrid Seed Production Coordinator you will:
- Influence and participate in the design of a hybrid seed production system.
- Develop, implement and manage the seed multiplication protocols.
- Facilitate the Quality Management system
- Collaborate with the Seed Breeders to assess lines and improve quality and yields.
- Coordinate and oversee contracted growers in Canada, the US and Chile.
- Capture the technical data required to make variety advancement business decisions and fulfill scientific and regulatory requirements.
- Facilitate the certification process with CSGA and CFIA.
You will be based out of a home office in Southern Alberta. The ideal location would be Lethbridge but we are flexible, (you could live at the lake).
To be considered for this position you must have hybrid seed production experience, (preferably in canola). A Masters Degree is preferred.
This is a very exciting time of growth and opportunity for this company. The seed business has tremendous potential and you will have a direct influence on their success. You will be an integral part of this team and take on a leadership role as it develops. This is a great job with a great company.
Steve Peddie is heading up this talent search, so please call him for a more thorough description of this employer, this position and the skill set we are searching for. If you are interested, don’t wait. We will fill the position when a suitable candidate is found, (and that may be before this posting expires). We will accept applications until the position is filled.
Send your resume to AgCall Human Resources
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