Agricultural Crop Scout

Overview

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.

We’re looking for people like you to contribute to a growing company with opportunities to work on inspiring projects.

Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal

Start Date:

May 2026 to September 2026

Pay: $21.00 per hour

• Identification and monitoring of growth stages for pea, sweet corn, snap bean and lima bean crops
• Aiding in the collection of pre-harvest samples for the various vegetable crops
• Identification of in-field pest pressure for weeds, diseases and insects

• 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

• The ability to work in all weather conditions with lifting and walking
• Fast-paced, dynamic environment that best suits a high-energy individual
• The job is based from one of the plants but primarily the successful applicant will be travelling across Essex, Kent, Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford counties

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.

This job posting relates to a current vacancy within Nortera.