Licensed Seed Crop Inspector

AgCall CropInspect has an exciting opportunity for agriculture professionals to work as Licensed Seed Crop Inspectors in select geographies across Canada.

Crop Inspectors walk pedigreed seed crops to visually analyze varietal purity, check for prohibited weeds and other contaminating crop kinds. Inspectors receive training and licensing through the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Inspectors are supported by a regional Lead and are responsible to work directly with seed growers in their area. Inspectors manage their own schedule based around crop maturity to ensure inspections are completed at the correct growth stage and prior to harvest.

Successful candidates are knowledgeable in agriculture and have past field work experience. Candidates are physically fit and able to walk long distances in variable weather conditions. Attention to detail, the ability to manage and plan workload effectively while providing excellent customer service is essential for this position.

The successful candidate may be an independent agronomist, active or retired producer, retired retailer, crop or seed salesmen or other agriculture professional. This is a seasonal contract position with part time flexible hours.

Geography and Approximate Timeframe

• Alberta
• Areas Near: Grande Prairie
• Timeframe: Late June – Late August
• Saskatchewan
• Areas Near: Saskatoon, Weyburn, Carlyle, Melville
• Timeframe: Early July – Late August
• Ontario
• Areas Near: Peterborough, Prince Edward County, Ottawa, Tilbury
• Timeframe: Early July – Mid August, Mid September – Late October

Requirements

• Agriculture knowledge and experience
• Fit and able to walk long distances in all weather conditions
• Attention to detail, organized and punctual with the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to be self-directed and work independently
• Ability to work with online data platforms
• Willing to travel within 150 kilometers to complete inspections and hold valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Supply reliable vehicle with a minimum of $1M in personal and third-party liability insurance

Responsibilities

• Attend online CFIA classroom training and pass evaluation ~ late May (TBD)
• Attend 2-6 days in-field with experienced inspector to prepare for in field evaluation with CFIA ~ mid July (TBD)
• Identify and report off-type and variant plants in various crop kinds through visually analyzing plant phenotype
• Identify and report prohibited noxious weeds as well as certain common weeds, and basic plant disease
• Provide excellent customer service and communication with clients and the AgCall team
• Work efficiently to complete all assigned seed crop inspections and reporting within specified timeframe

Compensation

Licensed inspectors receive compensation for travel expenses and a competitive hourly wage with opportunity to advance with more experience and training.