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Senior Agronomist

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Job Order #: 5592545

NOC: 2123
Employer Name:
The Pioneer Co-Operative Association Limited
Wage/Salary Info:
Salary commensurate with experience
Posted Date:
13-Nov-2017
Location:
SWIFT CURRENT
 
# of Positions:
1
Employment Terms:
Full Time
Length of Employment:
Permanent
Education:
University Bachelor's Degree
Apply By:
30-Nov-2017
How to Apply?:
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Employer Name:
The Pioneer Co-Operative Association Limited
Employer Address:
 
1150 CENTRAL AVE N
SWIFT CURRENT,SK
CANADA
S9H0G1
Contact Name:
Human Resources
Contact Phone:
306 778-8806
Contact Fax:
306 778-3424
Contact Email:
sdafoepioneercoop@sasktel.net
Employer Website:
www.pioneercoop.ca


Description

Pioneer Co-op invites applications for the position of Senior Agronomist for a $55 million Agronomy operation in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

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 attend 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.

 

Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills
 - Reading text
 - Oral communication
 - Problem solving
 - Job task planning and organizing
 - Computer use
Field Crop Specializations
 - Specialty crops
 - Oil seeds
 - Cereals
Type Of Work Experience
 - Soil science
 - Plant science
 - Field crops
Specific Skills - Field Crops
 - Seed/seeding production
 - Plant disease, pest and weed prevention and eradication
 - Plant nutrition

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