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Pioneer Co-op is currently recruiting for an Agronomist for a $38 million Agronomy operation in Swift Current, Sask.
Reporting to the Agronomy Division Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing professional information on all aspects of crop production to local area farmers. This includes advising farmers on cropping plans, seed and soil assessments, fertility, pesticide use, resistance management and harvesting decisions. The successful Ag Team applicant will be involved in direct sales calls and will be expected to stay current in the agricultural sector by becoming a member of the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrology and attending training and industry meetings. The position will be based out of the Swift Current Agronomy Centre and will assist with branch locations. A Degree in Agriculture specializing in crop sciences or a certified crop advisor designation with agriculture experience and knowledge of product is required.
Pioneer Co-op offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, along with excellent training and opportunities for advancement.
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Field Crop Specializations
- Specialty crops
- Oil seeds
- Cereals
Specific Skills - Field Crops
- Seed/seeding production
- Seeding
- Quality control
- Plant disease, pest and weed prevention and eradication
- Plant growth and development
- Plant nutrition
- Marketing and distribution
- Inspection
- Crop storage and preservation
- Classification