Agriculture Field Assistant

Ocean Spray; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to assist Agricultural Scientists in various research projects. This role involves hands-on tasks such as collecting and classifying plant samples, assisting with herbicide trials, and managing data. Ideal candidates will have a background in horticulture or agriculture, with experience in research settings. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative agricultural practices while working outdoors in diverse environments. Join a cooperative that values integrity, sustainability, and teamwork, and help shape the future of beloved agricultural products.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory or field research setting is preferred.
• Strong data collection and organization skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plant phenology sampling and herbicide screening trials.
• Collect and classify samples, manage data, and assist in research projects.

Skills

Horticulture experience

Agriculture education

Data collection

Ability to work independently

Ability to read scientific literature

Education

Coursework in entomology

Coursework in pathology

Coursework in weed science

Job description

What you will be doing:

This position will provide assistance to the Agricultural Scientist. Processing research samples, entering data, assisting in trial set-up and assisting in data collection.

• Assist with plant phenology sampling project (collecting and classifying shoots on a weekly basis)
• Assist with herbicide screening trial and herbicide layering strategy trial (applying products to plots, assessing product effects, harvesting berries)
• Assist with canopy management research projects (assessing/measuring canopy characteristics, harvesting berries)
• Assist with varietal evaluation plots (harvesting berries)
• Assist with product residue plots (harvesting berries)
• Assist with inputting Pesticide Use Reports (PURs) during busy pre-harvest season
• Data organization/management
• Collect insect/disease/weed samples as needed throughout the season

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Horticulture/agriculture experience/education preferred
• Course work in entomology, pathology, weed science, etc.
• Experience in laboratory or field research setting
• Experience in data collection and organization
• Ability to read and understand scientific literature
• Ability to navigate to field sites
• Ability to work independently

Working Environment:

Terrain can be traverse and uneven. May need to be outside in adverse weather conditions.

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• G rower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable R esults – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• I ntegrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other.
• Inclusive T eamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.