- Location: Canada - Remote Worker - British Columbia
- Job Family: Internship Program
- Time Type: Full time
- Job Requisition ID: R0005280
- Experience Years: 0-3 Years of Experience
- Employee Type: Intern
About the Opportunity We are looking for a local candidate in British Columbia, Canada. In this role, you will play a vital role in the overall success and growth of the Driscolls production district, with the majority of the focus on agronomic support of Driscolls proprietary genetics. Multiple departments will rely on your support with data collection, trial execution, and observational reporting. You will gain first-hand knowledge and experience in crop production and supply forecasting as it relates to Driscolls.
Responsibilities
- Assist with farm deficit irrigation and fruit splitting trials through data collection and equipment management and performing post-harvest testing
- Assist with plant breeding advancement efforts by managing fruit sample collection and shipping for analysis
- Assist with production and forecasting efforts by performing flower and fruit counts for multiple berry types, logging progress photos of plant and fruit development, and capturing plant movement records
- Assist in pest and disease scouting
- Work with the food safety department by collecting and shipping fruit for lab analysis prior to harvest
- Responsible for managing activities and communications in collaboration with Production, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Logistics and Food Safety to accomplish planned growth in the district
- Domestic travel required up to 25%
- Represents Driscoll’s in an ethical and business-like professional manner in all interactions with growers, co-workers, suppliers, customers, and the business community at large
Candidate Profile
Requirements
- A valid Canadian driver’s license and the ability to drive up to 1 hour away from primary location
- Be able to work in a research lab, commercial cooler, and an outdoor field environment where temperatures and conditions can be variable, this includes the ability to perform physical work in the field
- Ability to efficiently plan work orders and collaborate with growers
- Ability to communicate and disseminate information in a timely manner
- Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time
- Have flexibility in working hours, especially during the fruiting season. Some days may start as early as 5:30 AM
- Proficiency in English is a must
- Ability to lift up to 40lbs
- Have reliable transportation to multiple work sites
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Suite Well organized
- Self-starter mentality with great observational skills
Preferred Qualifications & Leadership Competencies
- Experience with scientific method and experimental design to ensure comprehensive data collection and consistency
- On-farm experience a plus
- Bi-lingual (Punjabi) a plus but not required
- The candidate should demonstrate a strong desire to become a contributing member of the Driscolls organization and commitment to ensuring success of our growers and company, while remaining aligned with our consumers desires
About Driscolls
Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.
Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.
Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.
Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.
Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll's han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro.
Driscoll's es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.
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