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Prairie Co-operative Limited operates 12 locations in the communities of Melville (3), Lemberg, Fort QuAppelle (2), Lipton, Cupar, Strasbourg, Ituna, and Kelliher (2). We are owned by over 10,000 members and our retail sales are in excess of 85.5 million. Our mission is to provide quality products and service in a sustainable manner to all our members and communities. Prairie Co-op Ltd. is recruiting for a Full Time Sales Agronomist for the Ag Centre located in Strasbourg Sask.
Prairie Co-op is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Ag team! Reporting to the Ag Operations Manager, the Sales Agronomist will be responsible for administering a farm contact program with present and perspective customers. While promoting Prairie Co-ops agronomic services, the successful candidate will provide exceptional customer services through advice and recommendations regarding weed, disease, and insect control. This individual must have strong oral and written communication skills and be able keep accurate records and administration of the agronomy area.
The ideal candidate will have a diploma or degree in Agriculture or related field is required. Having a Certified Crop Advisor designation is considered an asset. The successful candidate must ensure their values align with ours; Excellence, Integrity and Progressive.
Along with a competitive salary and pension plan, Prairie Co-op offers an extensive benefit plan including Dental, Extended Health, Group Life, and Long Term Disability.
We look forward to having you join our team!
Specific Skills - Field Crops
- Seed/seeding production
- Seeding
- Quality control
- Plant breeding
- Plant disease, pest and weed prevention and eradication
- Plant growth and development
- Plant nutrition
- Marketing and distribution
- Inspection
- Harvesting
- Crop storage and preservation
- Classification