Nuseed® develops plant traits and top performing canola, sorghum and sunflower hybrid seeds that create new markets and shared value chain opportunities.  It’s core to our global commitment to grow Beyond Yield™ and is what sets us apart.
There are nearly 300 Nuseed employees including the support of more than 100 research staff working across 9 global locations plus two state-of-the-art Innovation Centres.  Started in 2006, Nuseed now has sales and advanced trials in approximately 30 countries.  Nuseed is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF).

Nuseed is looking for an  energetic, dedicated professional  who has the expertise and understanding needed to drive innovation.

The current role is the  North American Canola Development Lead.

About the role

Based in Calgary, Alberta, this role will lead and coordinate an innovative breeding program and product development strategy, aimed at releasing new and superior canola products for North America. This position will also work with the Australian canola team to co-ordinate trait introgression, incorporation and testing for the company.
Implement and manage breeding and optimal field evaluation strategies for Canada (primary) and USA (secondary).

Primarily being responsible for:

• Conducting work requiring independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard techniques, processes, and criteria for the program; o Devising new approaches to problems encountered, working with conventional practices, but also incorporating and managing complex features;
• Managing trialing programs;
• Planning, scheduling, conducting or coordinating detailed phases of work;
• Developing linkages with research programs between Canada and USA;
• Managing and supervising staff in various technical tasks associated with targeted plant selection, data collection, harvesting and seed preparations for sowing and quality screening.
• Coordinate and collaborate with third parties to deliver optimal field nursery data for breeding and seed production. This includes timely seed logistics for sowing, data collection and management of harvest samples for quality testing.
• Provide Industry feedback to Nuseed Management when appropriate, ensuring milestones are being communicated to the relevant internal parties.
• Manage an operational budget and cost centre.
• Coordinate and manage regulatory requirements for the program to ensure successful and efficient delivery of new Nuseed products for North America.

We are looking for someone who is Tertiary qualified with experience in plant breeding practices, preferably in Canada, experienced in Canadian cropping systems as it relates to Canola, and with at least five years experience in the seed industry at a research and development level. The incumbent must be knowledgeable in canola agronomy and have a sound understanding of canola industry activities and relevant research, breeding, pathology, and compliance regulations.
Commercial experience would be an asset.

If this is you - apply online today at: resumes@us.nufarm.com

We are motivated to provide added value to everyone we work with: our scientific development partners, the farmers who grow our seed, the processors who work to meet consumer needs, and the local communities in which we operate.

These are the values by which we measure everything we do:

• Innovative
• Dynamic
• Trusted
• Agile
• Disciplined
• Fun

The distinct Nuseed culture

Every member of the Nuseed team has a voice in our distinct company culture. People choose to join, stay and create the Nuseed experience because of what we are – both in the boardroom and in the field. We all play different roles, but come together through a shared vision to create a vibrant, successful global seed company.