HIRING: Seed Processing Manager & Production Assistant

Job Overview:   We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual looking for a long-term career filled with opportunities. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, proficient in time management for both crew members and personal tasks and possess strong computer skills. Agricultural experience is required, and additional farming or mechanical experience is a plus.

Core Competencies:
– Communication
– Teamwork
– Time Management
– Adaptability/ Flexibility
– Creative and Innovative Thinking
– Decision Making and Judgement
– Planning and Organizing
– Problem Solving
– Results Oriented
– Accountability and Dependability
– Development and Continual Learning

Essential Duties:
 
November to March: Lead and Manage Seed Processing Operations
– Manage team members in conditioning seeds.
– Coordinate product supply for treating and packaging.
– Maintain inventory tracking and logging.
– Collaborate with the QA department to manage and monitor seed products.
– Communicate with the operations manager.

April to October: Assist Production Manager
– Assist the production manager with field operations.
– Manage the certification process.
– Build and maintain relationships with buyers and seed growers.
– Input and analyze production data.
– Manage detasseling operations.
– Assist in the management of harvest operations.

Job Requirements:
 
– Highly motivated individual seeking a long-term career with ample opportunities for growth.
– Exceptionally organized with a keen attention to detail.
– Excellent communication skills.
– Proficient in managing time effectively for both personal tasks and team oversight.
– Strong computer skills.
– Educational background in agriculture.
– Willingness to work extra hours during peak agricultural seasons.

Preferred Qualifications:
– Experience in farming.
– Mechanically inclined.
– Previous management experience.

To apply, please submit resume to careers@horizonseeds.ca

Summer Employment

Horizon Seeds Dealers

Horizon Seeds Canada Inc. is hiring summer students (15yrs – 18yrs) to work detasselling and derogueing this summer in the production fields. Also, we have an opportunity for 4 positions in a supervisory role (18yrs+), this is leading, transporting and managing the student crews. A valid driver’s licence is required and past detasselling or derogueing experience is an asset. These positions will be approximately four weeks starting July 10th and ending August 10th, weather depending. If interested, please contact Rick Van Laecke at 519-842-5538 or at info@horizonseeds.ca.

Duties include:

  • Working in field crews detasselling corn plants
  • Working in field crews derogueing corn plants
  • Final inspections and field clean up behind large crews

Work hours will be 7am to mid afternoon Monday to Sunday.

Horizon Seeds Summer Pollination:

Horizon Seeds Canada Inc. is looking for individuals to assist with pollination tasks in the research nursery. The position will be approximately three to four weeks starting July 5th and ending August 7th, weather depending. If interested, please contact Alex Whittal at 519-983-0520 or at alex@horizonseeds.ca.

Duties include:

•             Shoot bagging ear shoots.

•             Setting up tassel bags

•             Performing the pollination by moving tassel bag to ear shoot

•             Assist in nursery weeding

Work hours will be 8 to 3:30 Monday to Saturday with the possibility of longer days during peak pollinating time.               

New Distribution Partnership

New Distribution Partnership

With the Canadian farmer in mind and a continued mindset of how best we can serve those who grow, Horizon Seeds
Canada Inc. and Seed Solutions Inc. are pleased to announce their strategic distribution partnership.

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New Strategic Partnership

Horizon Seeds Canada Inc. is pleased to announce our strategic distribution partnership with Delmar Commodities. This partnership will allow Horizon Seeds to continue best serving the Western Canadian farmer and dealer.

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