WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
Founded by global technology pioneer Larry Ellison and esteemed physician and author Dr. David Agus, Sensei Ag is a market-changing AgTech company on a journey to improve human nutrition. Our greenhouse farms align technology with the environment to protect and preserve natural resources while optimizing how we grow food. Merging agriculture and innovation to achieve sustainable farming practices allows us to grow high-quality, delicious produce year-round.
JOB LOCATION
This is an ON-SITE position located in Staples, Ontario
COMPENSATION
$20.43 - $34.86 / hour, Non-Exempt
BENEFITS WE OFFER
- Prescription Drug Coverage & Paramedical Services
- Medical Supplies & Equipment
- Hospitalization & Out of Province Emergency Medical Assistance
- Vision Care & Dental Care
- Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
- STD & LTD
- Optional Voluntary Life, Extended Healthcare & Critical Illness
- Dependent Life Insurance & Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
ABOUT THE ROLE
Participates in all activities for the implementation of specific R&D trials. Trials can range from cultivar selection, recipe generation, process optimization to pre-commercial testing before crops are put into production. Position will assist with trial layout, data collection, summarization and presentation to key stakeholders. Assist other Associates by helping to execute protocols, including actions to maintain plant health, collecting phenotypic and environmental data.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- • Actively participate in data collection activities including summarizations of key variables & timely reporting.
- • Monitor key plant and environmental variables to ensure success of trials.
- • Ensure activities are accomplished on time including pruning, pollinations, fertilizations and pest control activities.
- • Assist with all growing activities as appropriate including seeding, transplanting, irrigating, pruning, pest control, pollinating and harvesting.
- • Ensure proper hygiene and safety protocols are followed at all times.
- • Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS and EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEED
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience growing vegetable crops in a greenhouse environment.
- Ability to accurately record data and work with database type programs.
- Ability to work in an environment that can be hot and humid for extended periods of time.
- Must be detailed oriented.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
- Excellent communication skills both written and spoken.
Bonus points if you have...
- Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture or a related discipline
- Preferred knowledge of greenhouse pests and their control.
- Have experience working in an R&D environment.
- Knowledge of growing vegetable crops in a hydroponic growing system
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT
- Minimum educational requirement is high school degree
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US
Sensei Ag is expanding and seeking highly skilled individuals to be part of our team. Experience a dynamic and collaborative work culture as we revolutionize health and the future of food. We are looking for individuals who are intelligent, yet humble, dedicated and genuine with grit and lots of it! Become a part of our team today!
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.
Sensei Ag is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Commission and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People Operations if you require an accommodation.
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