Product Development Manager M/F

At CANTERRA SEEDS we believe in growing connection one field at a time. For nearly 30 years we have partnered with leading plant breeders public and private research institutions seed growers and farmers to bring high-performing seed solutions to Western Canadian agriculture. With the addition of Alliance Seed our pedigreed portfolio is expanding and so is our commitment to innovation quality and meaningful relationships.

As Pedigreed Product Development Manager you will play a central role in the development evaluation and advancement of pedigreed cereal pulse and specialty crop varieties across CANTERRA SEEDS and Alliance Seed brands.

Reporting to the Director Operations & Product Strategy you will work closely with a second Product Development Manager in a collaborative two-person team ensuring our current and future products meet the needs of Western Canadian farmers and drive long-term commercial success.
This is a high-impact role at the intersection of agronomy product strategy technical leadership and commercial enablement.

Strategic Product Development
Define product characteristics and market requirements aligned with medium- and long-term business goals.
Build strong relationships with public and private plant breeders research partners and end-use customers.
Support forecasting budgeting and inventory planning in partnership with the Pedigreed Seed Sales Manager.
Design and implement variety testing demonstration plans and data collection programs.
Analyze trial data from breeders provincial trials and internal programs to inform product advancement.
Maintain agronomic disease and quality data for all pedigreed seed varieties.
Knowledge Transfer & Technical Support
Deliver training and technical support to internal sales teams retailers and customers.
Partner with Marketing to build product-specific campaigns tech bulletins and agronomy content.
Represent both brands at conferences industry events field days and trade shows.
Build trust and visibility within the Western Canadian agricultural community.

Bachelors degree in Agriculture Plant Science or related discipline (Masters an asset).

• 2 years of experience in seed product development agronomy or product management.
• Strong understanding of plant genetics crop agronomy regulatory frameworks and seed industry standards.
• Practical knowledge of breeding seed development pipelines and crop production systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects adapt to change and travel seasonally for meetings and field visits.
• remote office may be considered.

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