Summer Student Agronomy Intern
Centreville, NS

Bragg Lumber Company is the Canadian farming division of the Oxford Food Group. At Bragg Lumber Company, we farm carrots in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island both on our own farms and with contract growers. Our carrots are brought directly from our farms to our processing facility in Oxford Nova Scotia, where we use the latest processing technology to slice and freeze our carrots and then store them in our large volume cold storage warehouses until they are ready to be sorted, packed and shipped. We are environmentally focused from the field to the factory. Following our principles of integrity, quality, and safety, Oxford Frozen Foods is dedicated to sustainable growth and production. In an effort to lighten our environmental footprint, we follow a strict "farm for the future" approach along with regenerative agriculture practices.

We are currently looking to fill one Summer Student Agronomy Intern position based out of our Centreville, NS location for the 2025 crop season. This is an excellent opportunity for a university student to gain on-farm experience at a commercial carrot farming operation. As the Summer Student Agronomy Intern, you will be working alongside the Carrot Operations Manager to monitor crops for problem weeds, insects and disease. This position will be a key part of the company's integrated pest management (IPM) program.

This 4-month position will run from May to August 2025 with a typical work week of 40-45 hours per week, but may vary at times.

Starting at $19.40/hr based on qualifications and experience

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect field samples (soil and plant tissue) for submission to laboratory.
• Scout fields and crops for insects, weeds and disease.
• Provide detailed crop inspection reports to the Carrot Operations Manager.
• Data collection from on-farm field trials.
• Operate company vehicles for travel to field sites.
• General farm labour and operating equipment as required

Qualifications and Skills

• Completed one year of a degree or diploma program in a relevant field (such as Agriculture, Plant Science, Environmental Sciences or Biology).
• Good understanding of agronomic practices.
• Familiarity with farm machinery an asset.
• Valid driver's license.
• Flexibility in working hours according to crop stage and weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Adaptable to working in various environments and conditions.

How to Apply

For all interested applicants please forward your resume with a cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the above qualifications. Applications can be made by visiting www.oxfordfrozenfoods.com/opportunity and applying through our career center.

Deadline: January 19, 2025 @ 5:00 PM