Farm Research Support Assistant

  • Florenceville-Bristol
  • Mccainfood
​ ​   Position Title: Farm Research Support Assistant   Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time ​ Position Location: Florenceville Main  Requisition ID:  29480      ​ Farm Research Support Assistant     Reports To: Research and Innovation Manager Department: Global Agriculture # of Direct Reports: None Location: Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada   We know the importance that food plays in people's lives – the power it has to bring people, families and communities together. Our purpose is to bring enjoyment to people’s lives through great tasting food, in a way which reflects our values.   Summary of Position and Duties: Reporting to the Manager of Research and Innovation, the Farm Research Support Specialist will play a crucial role in advancing our understanding and implementation of innovative agricultural practices on the Farms of the Future Canada. This position supports the Global Agriculture Sustainability team in conducting experiments, gathering data, and ensuring the smooth operation of research activities aimed at developing sustainable farming methods for the future.   Key Accountabilities: • Assist in the setup, maintenance, and monitoring of experimental plots, including meticulous documentation of key farming operations across research trials. • Collect and record data accurately and efficiently during field trials, ensuring data integrity and adherence to research protocols. • Contribute to the development and improvement of research protocols, standard operating procedures, and data management systems. • Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues, identify solutions, and optimize workflows to maximize research efficiency and productivity. • Assist in the preparation of research reports, presentations, and publications by organizing data, summarizing findings, and contributing to writing efforts. • Maintain equipment, supplies, and facilities used in research activities, including inventory management, calibration, and routine maintenance.   Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, environmental science, biology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience in agricultural research. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, communicate clearly, and follow instructions accurately. • Experience with basic agricultural techniques, preferably in a research or farm setting. • Proficiency in basic laboratory techniques, including sample preparation, analysis, and data recording. • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced research environment.   CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 2024 MCCAIN FOOD LIMITED JOB PROFILE ​ 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. The health and safety of McCain employees and their families has been our number one priority since the start of COVID-19 pandemic. With vaccination restrictions easing across the globe we do not currently require employees to be vaccinated, but we reserve the right to change this mandate in line with health guidance and regulations in each country.   Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Privacy Policy       Job Family:  Agriculture       Division:  Global Agriculture  Department: ​ Global Ag Sustainability ​ Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol || CA - Canada : Alberta : Calgary || CA - Canada : Alberta : Coaldale || CA - Canada : Alberta : Edmonton || CA - Canada : Alberta : Grand Prarie || CA - Canada : Alberta : Lethbridge || CA - Canada : Alberta : Red Deer || CA - Canada : Alberta : Rocky View || CA - Canada : British Columbia : Burnaby || CA - Canada : British Columbia : Kamloops || CA - Canada : British Columbia : Kelowna || CA - Canada : British Columbia : Richmond || CA - Canada : British Columbia : Surrey || CA - Canada : British Columbia : Vancouver || CA - Canada : British Columbia : Victoria || CA - Canada : Manitoba : Carberry || CA - Canada : Manitoba : Portage la Prairie || CA - Canada : Manitoba : Winnipeg || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Bathurst || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Centreville || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Edmundston || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Fredericton || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Grand Falls || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Hartland || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Moncton || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Saint John || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Somerville || CA - Canada : Newfoundland and Labrador : Clarenville || CA - Canada : Newfoundland and Labrador : Corner Brook || CA - Canada : Newfoundland and Labrador : Marystown || CA - Canada : Newfoundland and Labrador : St. Anthony || CA - Canada : Newfoundland and Labrador : St. John's || CA - Canada : Nova Scotia : Bedford || CA - Canada : Nova Scotia : Belleisle || CA - Canada : Nova Scotia : Dartmouth || CA - Canada : Nova Scotia : Halifax || CA - Canada : Nova Scotia : Kentville || CA - Canada : Nova Scotia : Middleton || CA - Canada : Nova Scotia : New Glasgow || CA - Canada : Nova Scotia : Sydney || CA - Canada : Nova Scotia : Truro || CA - Canada : Nova Scotia : Yarmouth || CA - Canada : Ontario : Bolton || CA - Canada : Ontario : Borden || CA - Canada : Ontario : Brampton || CA - Canada : Ontario : Dedicated Mississauga || CA - Canada : Ontario : Etobicoke || CA - Canada : Ontario : Forest || CA - Canada : Ontario : Guelph || CA - Canada : Ontario : Kingston || CA - Canada : Ontario : Kitchener || CA - Canada : Ontario : Lansdowne || CA - Canada : Ontario : London || CA - Canada : Ontario : Maidstone || CA - Canada : Ontario : Markham || CA - Canada : Ontario : Mississauga || CA - Canada : Ontario : Ottawa || CA - Canada : Ontario : Thunder Bay || CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto || CA - Canada : Ontario : Waterloo || CA - Canada : Ontario : Windsor || CA - Canada : Ontario : Woodstock || CA - Canada : Other : Reference job description || CA - Canada : Prince Edward Island : Bloomfield || CA - Canada : Prince Edward Island : Borden-Carleton || CA - Canada : Prince Edward Island : Charlottetown || CA - Canada : Prince Edward Island : Elmsdale || CA - Canada : Prince Edward Island : Kinkora || CA - Canada : Prince Edward Island : Middleton || CA - Canada : Prince Edward Island : Montague || CA - Canada : Prince Edward Island : New Perth || CA - Canada : Prince Edward Island : Summerside || CA - Canada : Quebec : Ancienne Lorette || CA - Canada : Quebec : Anjou || CA - Canada : Quebec : Blainville || CA - Canada : Quebec : Chicoutimi || CA - Canada : Quebec : Drummondville || CA - Canada : Quebec : Duberger || CA - Canada : Quebec : Gatineau || CA - Canada : Quebec : Lachine || CA - Canada : Quebec : Laval || CA - Canada : Quebec : Montreal || CA - Canada : Quebec : Pointe-Claire || CA - Canada : Quebec : Quebec City || CA - Canada : Quebec : Terrebonne || CA - Canada : Saskatchewan : Regina || CA - Canada : Saskatchewan : Saskatoon  Company:  McCain Foods (Canada)  ​