Agricultural Crop Scout (Contract)

Departement: Agriculture
Workplace: Ingersoll
Company: Nortera

Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together!

As the North American leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food.

Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brands Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

Why choose Nortera

• Competitive salary and vacation policy;
• Flexible work schedule;
• Environment that fosters learning and professional development;
• Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!

Your daily role

THE ROLE:

Are you looking for a seasonal employment opportunity that will challenge you?

Do you have a passion for the Agricultural industry and would like to enhance your knowledge of vegetable production?

Nortera is an established industry leader in the processing, packaging and distribution of canned and frozen vegetable products worldwide and is committed to quality, safety and service excellence.

These roles will work directly with the Agriculture department at each of our facilities (Ingersoll and Strathroy) primarily during the months of May 2025 through September 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Vegetable field scouting and monitoring;
• Field and pre-harvest assessments;
• Assist with statistical comparison of results including data entry and the use of Agriculture Systems;
• Identification and monitoring of weeds, insects and disease

Your profile

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills;
• Proficient in the use of technology;
• Must possess a G license and a clean driving abstract;
• Enrolled in post-secondary education with an Agricultural direction;
• Able to work well independently;
• Ability to work weekends and extended hours as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The ability to work in all weather conditions with lifting and walking;
• Fast paced, dynamic environment that best suits a high-energy individual;
• Willing to travel for field scouting (depending on base location).

We’re looking for people like you!

Come grow with Nortera!

Although all job applications are considered, only successful applicants will be contacted. The use of masculine gender could have been used without discrimination and only for the purpose of lightening the text. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from a wide variety of candidates in order to staff a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities in which we operate.

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