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Pineland Co-op is hiring a Temporary Lead Sales Agronomist (up to 18 months) at our Crop Inputs location in Nipawin, Saskatchewan.
What youll do:
Deliver professional, current and sound agronomic advice and recommendations to producers in a geographic area with a wide variety of crops and soils
Deliver a comprehensive package of agronomic services to local producers including crop protection information, testing services, field scouting and recommendations
Administer and carry out an extensive on farm contact program
Market and distribute crop supply products to new and existing customers
Manage product inventories and ensure the proper handling and storage of products
Develop information sessions, field seminars and demonstrations to keep our growers informed of new technology, products and trends
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Agriculture and:
You have a Degree or Diploma in Agriculture; CCA designation or equivalent preferred
You have a valid Class 5 Drivers Licence
Youre honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do
You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives
We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation. At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and were working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.
Job posted until filled.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Membership in a provincial institute of agrology
Work Setting
- Agribusiness
Field Crop Specializations
- Specialty crops
- Pasture
- Oil seeds
- Forage crops
- Cereals
Type Of Work Experience
- Soil science
- Plant science
- Field crops
Specific Skills - Field Crops
- Seed/seeding production
- Seeding
- Plant disease, pest and weed prevention and eradication
- Plant growth and development
- Plant nutrition
- Inspection