Limagrain Cereals Research Canada is recruiting for a Senior Breeder to lead Limagrain’s spring cereals breeding program and activities for North America.

This program is one of the largest and most dynamic in North America and will provide a great opportunity and environment for the successful candidate to have significant impact on the Canadian and American cereal industries through delivering high performing spring cereal varieties to farmers.

The position is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and will lead spring cereal breeding and variety delivery activities for Western Canada and the Northern Plains of the USA.

Limagrain Cereals Research Canada:

Limagrain Cereals Research Canada (LCRC) was established in 2015. LCRC is a Canadian company, passionate about using its plant breeding expertise to support the Canadian grains industry. LCRC is a partnership between LIMAGRAIN and CANTERRA SEEDS, bringing together global germplasm, technology and plant breeding knowledge, with deep market awareness and access, to deliver value to Western Canadian growers and their customers. 

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

o  Develop and implement strategies to breed new varieties of wheat and other cereals for the Canadian prairies and Northern Plains of the USA.

o  Build, manage and lead the cereals breeding program and team, engaging in breeding, field and greenhouse trials, crossing, and variety purification and maintenance.

o  Use genomic selection, molecular markers, rapid breeding systems, and other modern technologies to rapidly develop commercially competitive and successful varieties.

o  Coordinate research activities with the US sister company, Limagrain Cereals Seeds (LCS), and with other international wheat breeding programs of Group Limagrain. Travel abroad and participating in wheat breeding activities and meetings as is necessary.

o  Develop and manage collaborations and exchanges with public and private programs involved in cereal breeding and research.

KEY ELEMENTS OF THE JOB:

o  Contribute to strategic planning, review, and decision-making of LCRC and LCS research; align research strategies with commercial targets for the long-term vision and mission of LCRC and LCS.

o  Develop and implement breeding strategies to create new varieties and a highly competitive portfolio. Manage breeding trials, make selections, pursue variety registration, purify seed, and release cultivars for commercial grain production.

o  Manage staff and support the business development in conjunction with the Head of Cereals Research North America and LCRC CEO.

o  Provide technical support and information as required for marketing purposes. Represent LCRC and LCS to present varieties and information in field days, grower meetings, regional and national meetings.

o  Propose, develop, and implement innovations for wheat breeding: integrated strategies for using molecular markers, genomic selection, growth facilities, disease and insect screening, and quality evaluation.

o  Implement the approved strategies for wheat breeding that, in compliance with regulations and requirements necessary to obtain variety registration and IP protection, to supply leading commercial varieties for the Canadian prairies and Northern Plains of the USA.

o  Manage applications for Plant Breeders Rights and protection of intellectual property. In collaboration with a Germplasm Officer, manage germplasm exchange with public and private collaborators. Ensure compliance with IP guidelines from Group Limagrain.

o  Lead and manage the LCRC wheat breeding team to inspire high performance and engagement in the success of the breeding program. Ensure team members follow all company standards (health, safety, environmental, ethical compliance, government regulations, etc).

o  Prepare and follow budgets and investments for the breeding program in conjunction with the Station Manager, Head of Cereals Research North America and LCRC CEO.

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