Field Representative

Cavendish Farms; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Farms, a leading producer of frozen food products, is seeking an Agriculture Specialist to join their team. The successful candidate will maintain strong relationships with grower suppliers and ensure the quality of potatoes delivered to the processing facility. Candidates should hold a degree in Agriculture and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

Health & wellness reimbursements

RRSP matching program

Opportunities for job-related training

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Exposure to a food operating plant environment.
• Ability to stand/walk in potato fields and storage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with grower suppliers.
• Assess grower quality and organize potato deliveries.
• Provide timely data on potato quality.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture

Technical Diploma in Agriculture

CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) or Professional Agrologist certification

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Agriculture Manager, the successful incumbent will be a results-driven, self-starter who is always looking for opportunities for improvement, and can adapt to a fast paced, dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• You will join a team of raw product professionals dedicated to providing the best possible raw to our Lethbridge potato processing facility.
• Maintain and grow strong relationships with our grower suppliers.
• Visit grower fields and storages as necessary driving company crop knowledge.
• Work closely with the Agriculture Manager and Raw Product Supervisor to assess grower quality, potato requirements and organize potato deliveries.
• Participate in learning opportunities to enhance your potato extension skills, providing the best possible advice to our contract grower.
• Provide timely data on potato quality to Cavendish Farms Management team, be proficient with data management systems.
• Work closely with Production staff to determine their needs and balance with potato quality.
• Report food safety and quality issues to the Agriculture Manager and Raw Product Supervisor.
• Assist with the supervision 6 hourly raw receiving and potato grading staff.
• Strong commitment to Cavendish Farms Company Values.
• Health and Safety responsibilities
• Food Safety responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture or Technical Diploma in Agriculture.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience would be beneficial.
• Exposure to a food operating plant environment would be an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage conflict and build teams.
• A proven track record of being pro-active and taking initiative.
• CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) or Professional Agrologist certification; or demonstrated eligibility for certification.
• Ability to stand/walk in potato fields and potato storages.
• Ability to squat, bend, kneel, reach
• Occasional lifting up to 50lb/ 34kg
• Occasional carrying up to 50lb/34kg
  
  

About Us

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.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

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
• 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