Director, Research&Development

at  Calian

For more than 40 years, Calian has been solving the world’s most complex problems by pairing the brightest minds with powerful technology. Calian solutions impact the world; from the satellites in space that connect us to the farms that feed us, from the medical professionals who care for us to the governments, schools and companies that make the world better every day.
Location
Regina, SK
Job Type
Full Time

POSITION OVERVIEW

Calian Agriculture is a leading agricultural company committed to driving sustainable solutions. We specialize in developing technologies and methodologies that measure, monitor, and protect assets from production to consumption. We build the most advanced tools to monitor your grain and fuel storage. Our values are the fabric of our culture and are essential to success. A diverse workforce and inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities which we serve. Join us in helping shape the future of agriculture.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director, Research & Development to lead the Software team, Product team, Special Projects team, Quality Assurance team, and Project Management team in Regina, SK. The ideal candidate will have a background in agriculture, a proven track record of successful project management, and a passion for driving advancements in the field. If you are a leader with a passion for driving progress, this position offers an exciting opportunity to lead our R & D endeavors. This is an office first position from our location in Regina with some travel across Canada and the US.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of proven experience in leading research and development projects.
• Strong leadership skills, technical and business knowledge.
• Strong customer service orientation and sensitive to the needs of a customer-facing environment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to think strategically, consider big picture impacts and understand how to implement solutions and drive advancements across teams.
• Proven ability to think outside the box with demonstrated creativity.
• Can meet deadlines and deal with pressure, particularly during harvesting season.
• Be able to effectively coach, influence and convey the needs and strategic direction to all levels of stakeholders in a way that will enable lasting change.
• Captivating presentation and facilitation skills that engage and inspire.
• A valid passport is required.

What we are looking for:

• 10+ years of software development experience (desktop, mobile and/or web applications).
• Ability to translate product requirements into technical requirements.
• Experience with annual performance planning, goal setting and year-end reviews.
• Experience with professional development strategy and implementation.
• Experience with solution design and architecture.
• Experience with user experience best practices.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in the Ag-Tech sector.
• Experience with tools like the software development cycle, google cloud platform, SQL, Jira, project management, hubspot, C/C++, etc.
• Experience in data science and/or business intelligence, especially experience with data warehousing.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related field.
  Calian Agriculture is a Regina, Saskatchewan based, ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer and provider of innovative services and solutions for the Ag-Tech industry. We are proud part of the Calian Group of companies. Our company values include Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork and Commitment. We have a caring culture where the health, safety, and well-being of our employees is a priority. Thank you for your interest in Calian Agriculture. Only candidates who are selected for an interview will.

• Support and develop Managers who are hands on and experts in their field.
• Contribute to and manage the overall research and development strategy.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily R & D operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Identify and evaluate emerging trends and technologies to drive advancements/improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research findings into practical solutions.
• Promote culture of teamwork and collaboration, sharing good practices including technical and business information with the team.
• Train, direct, and motivate staff to foster a culture of excellence and innovation within the

R&D team.

• Develop and manage budgets, timelines, and resources for R&D projects.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with industry experts and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in agricultural science and technology.