[scotiangoldlogo] Scotian Gold Co-operative Limited is a $35 million food industry leader with an established international reputation for high‐quality produce. Our operations include Eastern Canada's largest apple packing and storage operation, an agricultural division, and a retail division. Scotian Gold is committed to excellence, respect for people, families and communities. We are always looking for energetic and talented people ready to take on new challenges! Visit our Web site at www.scotiangold.com<../AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/B9QPU5OW/HR%20MANUAL/www.scotiangold.com>. Tree Fruit Horticulturalist Reporting to the Director of Grower Services, the successful candidate will provide support to tree fruit growers in Canada’s Atlantic Provinces. The Tree Fruit Horticulturist will be a member of a small Grower Services team that supports over fifty tree fruit growers who produce fruit for Scotian Gold Cooperative, as well as a number of unaffiliated growers and customers. The successful candidate will undergo a training period covering all functions of the business including farm visits, grower information and technology transfer, crop estimates, crop intake, fruit storage and packing, quality control, Food Safety, etc. The Tree Fruit Horticulturalist will be a self-starter and a team player in a fast moving, quickly changing workplace. The tree fruit industry is in a phase of rapid expansion as a result of the popular Honeycrisp apple. Large new plantings and the introduction of new technology to the industry will make for a very exciting future in this industry, and more specifically with Scotian Gold Cooperative. In this role, you will: * Become the “go to” source for growers seeking any information on the tree fruit industry * Prepare and present weekly information sessions to growers during the growing season * Conduct Farm calls regarding soil prep, planting, pruning, thinning, pest control etc. * Assist Farm Store in selection and promotion of trellis supplies and other orchard necessities * Be knowledgeable about all registered pest control products for tree fruit, including their proper use and storage * Make variety and rootstock recommendations based on individual farms, keeping in mind the long term objectives of the company * Work with existing Managed Variety Programs and constantly seek new varieties and opportunities * Represent Scotian Gold at IFTA, NSFGA and other industry organizations * Serve on internal and industry committees as required * Make growers aware of travel and educational opportunities * Provide personal connection to growers from other areas to facilitate exchange of ideas and opportunities Desired Skills & Experience * Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture. * Proficient in MS Office and ability to learn other computer software application programs necessary for Scotian Gold’s Operations. * Outstanding communication, organizational and analytical skills. * Excellent relationship building skills. * Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy. To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter stating salary requirements and availability to alice.macdon...@scotiangold.com. Scotian Gold offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you are a motivated and energetic individual wishing to work in a challenging work environment, we'd love to hear from you. Regards, Larry Lutz Tree Fruit Specialist Scotian Gold Cooperative Limited 7027 Highway #1, Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, B4R 1B6 (P) 902-679-6790 (C) 902-680-5027 (F) 902-679-6791 www.scotiangold.com<%20www.scotiangold.com%20> [cid:image002.png@01D16987.99903000] To stop receiving emails from Scotian Gold, please send an email to unsubscr...@scotiangold.com<mailto:unsubscr...@scotiangold.com?subject=Email%20Signature%20Unsubscribe&Body=The%20Sender%20of%20this%20email%20has%20chosen%20to%20Unsubscribe%20from%20all%20future%20emails%20sent%20from%20Scotian%20Gold> ________________________________ This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. 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