Agronomist Active Greenhouse Solanaceae

Syngenta Group • Leamington, ON

6d • CA$99,000 - CA$131,000 • Remote

About The Position

This role will support the Global Technical Expert in developing and executing trials for protected cultivation varieties, focusing on data collection, analysis and supporting variety advancement decisions to accelerate commercial success through extrapolation of crop management insights for growers. The role will support a region that includes Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Horticulture, Plant Science, or related field
• Experience in protected cultivation
• Knowledge of greenhouse production systems
• Understanding of plant physiology and crop management
• Experience with data collection

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hydroponic systems
• Knowledge of climate control systems
• Familiarity with crop management technologies
• Understanding of plant breeding concept

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of PLC6 trials in glasshouse conditions
• Implement trial protocols according to established procedures
• Assess trials and collect trial data
• Monitor crop development and document growth stages
• Ensure proper trial maintenance and crop management
• Process and analyze trial data
• Prepare technical reports and presentations
• Document variety performance characteristics
• Assist in developing crop-specific management protocols
• Document best practices for variety cultivation
• Support variety positioning recommendations
• Identify critical success factors for variety performance
• Work closely with customers, senior technical experts, breeders and BTS
• Coordinate with breeding and commercial teams
• Support grower demonstrations and field days

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive bonus potential
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefit offering
• Pension and Group Retirement program with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Annual Lifestyle Account
• Free Headspace App
• Flexible Work Location approach
• Up to 30 days’ vacation for all employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level