Job Title Horticulture Plant Specialist Job Description About Signify Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond. At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career. Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. You light the way. More about the role This is an exciting job opportunity for you to light the way as a Plant Specialist in Leamington, ON or Lower mainland, British Columbia with Signify. As Plant Specialist you advise greenhouse growers, with a focus on vegetable crops, on how to improve their growth process using Philips Horticulture LED solutions. You support the Account Managers and work closely with Application Engineers for best advice and implementation at the greenhouse. In collaboration with research institutes and growers, you develop and validate new light recipes. You are part of the global Plant Specialist team and have regular meetings with your colleagues around the globe to share experiences and exchange knowledge. Support sales with application knowledge to realize a commercial deal. Advice growers on implementation of LED and adapting to growing with LED through remote and on-site after-sales support. Contribute to developing new 'light recipes' and creating proof points through collaboration with team members and external knowledge institutes. Share knowledge externally with customers and partners, by means of customer visits, presentations and reports. Represent Signify Horticultural LED business at fairs and other events and build relationships with key-influencers More about you While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe that the following experience and skills will be needed to shine brightly in this job opening: Several years working experience in the area of crop growing or consultancy in high-tech greenhouses, preferably on vegetable crops A Bachelor or Master degree (preferably in Horticulture) Willing and liking to travel 50% of the time across North-America You are an excellent team player, but you are also capable to work in a very autonomous way Good communication skills, conscientious and pro-active Any and all information you share with us as part of your application procedure will be assessed during the application process No relocation benefit is being offered for this position We are an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To be eligible for this position, you must legally be permitted to work in Canada and travel within North America, without any additional sponsorship support from Signify. Everything we’ll do for you You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 30,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce representing 99 nationalities, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together. Salary: $ 85,800 -$ 125,840 Benefits Overview: Extended Health Care Dental Care Basic Mandatory Life Insurance Basic AD &D Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Retirement Plans for Salaried Employees (DCPP, RRSP, TFSA) Education Assistance Workday Learning Wellness Reimbursement Policy Vacation Policy/ Floater days Come join us, and together we can light the way. We are Signify, the new company name of Philips Lighting, and we light up the world! Our purpose is to unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. We’re committed to the continuous development of our employees, using our learning to shape the future of light and create a sustainable future. Join the undisputed leader in the lighting industry and be part of our diverse global team. #WeAreSignify #SignifyLife Privacy Notice for the Recruitment Process Concerning US based roles: Signify is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status. As an equal opportunity employer, Signify is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Policy: Signify North America Corporation (“Signify”) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Signify, or (c) consistent with Signify's legal duty to furnish information.
