Agronomist Active Greenhouse Solanaceae
About The Position
Syngenta Canada is seeking an Agronomist AGH Solanaceae to support the Global Technical Expert in developing and executing trials for protected cultivation varieties. This role focuses on data collection, analysis, and supporting variety advancement decisions to accelerate commercial success through the extrapolation of crop management insights for growers. The position is based in the Leamington, Ontario area and can be supported remotely from within the Southern Ontario area, with optimal support areas in Kingsville and Leamington. The role will support a region including 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with hydroponic systems.
- Knowledge of climate control systems.
- Familiarity with crop management technologies.
- Understanding of plant breeding concepts.
- Experience with data collection.
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
- Challenging and meaningful work
- Learning and career development opportunities
- Great team environment
- Culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion
- Promotes personal and professional development
- Flexible work options
- Comprehensive Benefit offering
- Pension and Group Retirement program with company match
- Profit Sharing
- Focus on Wellness and innovative programs
- Annual Lifestyle Account
- Free Headspace App
- Progressive Employee Policies and Programs
- Flexible Work Location approach
- Vacation policy that provides up to 30 days’ vacation for all employees
- Summer hours
- 6 weeks of vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
