11 Sep
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Corteva Agriscience
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Chatham-Kent
11 Sep
Corteva Agriscience
Chatham-Kent
**Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture**
At Vylor, we're advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding.
Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.
Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what's next in crop science.
At
**Corteva Agriscience** , you will help us grow what's next.
No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world's food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first.
Corteva has an exciting opportunity for an
**Administrative Specialist**
to join our company and support our
**Chatham, ON**
location.
As the Administrative Specialist for Corteva Agriscience, you will play a key role in supporting manufacturing plant and field operations by ensuring daily administrative activities run smoothly and efficiently.
In this role, you will provide front office reception support, collaborate with production, agronomy, and external partners, and manage essential administrative functions including accounts payable and receivable, payroll reporting, data entry, document control, and records management.
With strong attention to detail and accuracy, you will prepare correspondence and reports, support contract administration and purchasing needs, assist with quality and training documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, and productivity in a fast paced, seasonal environment.
VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
This role will be on-site at the Corteva location.
**What You'll Do:**
Provide administrative support to manufacturing plant and field operations
Perform daily reception activities effectively and welcome visitors and business partners to the location
Collaborate with site production, agronomy, and external partners
Handle accounts receivable and accounts payable processing for the site
Create, develop, and maintain data entry processes across departments
Handle daily transactions for operations with high accuracy
Prepare correspondence, documents, and reports
Assist with contract administration duties, office supply ordering,
and other plant purchasing needs
Assist with records management around quality programs and training
Support Continuous Improvement activities around Safety, Quality, and Productivity
Tracking documentation and assist training coordinator for proper document control
Perform other duties as assigned
**Location Specific Items:**
Support EHS department with administrative duties
Preparing agendas and documenting meeting minutes
Entering data in third party platforms
**Education:**
High School Diploma/GED.
**What Skills You Need:**
Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and ERP business applications
Demonstrates experience in developing, implementing, and managing business projects and procedures
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with strong written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to think proactively, manage confidential information, perform well under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities is critical using sound logical problem solving and decision-making skills
Highly self-motivated with keen attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the capacity to prioritize effectively
Excels in a fast-paced environment and adapts to change
Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed during seasonal peaks to support business needs
You are welcoming and engaging with a positive attitude and love being the face of the business as you greet guests when they come in the door
**What Makes You Stand Out:**
Post secondary education
Records management experience
**Benefits – How We'll Support You:**
Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
Four weeks of paid time off, plus paid holidays
Excellent parental leave which includes 16 weeks of supplementary top-up for both mothers and fathers.
Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits (https://hrportal.ehr.com/corteva/Canada)
Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/
Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
The salary range for this position is $54,568.00 to $60,632.00.
This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role.
This role is also eligible for an annual bonus.
Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.
**_Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc.
The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval.
Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans.
In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes._**
Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.
Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit: Accessibility Page for Contact Information
For US Applicants: See the ‘Equal Employment Chance is the Law' poster.
To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
📌 Administrative Specialist (Chatham-Kent)
🏢 Corteva Agriscience
📍 Chatham-Kent