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CONDIE Seed is a seed retail who puts the well-being and success of its customers first while delivering value beyond certified seed.
We're looking for a Production Agronomist to join our team who has experience with Precision Farming Technology and a collaborative and proactive attitude with a passion for helping local farmers succeed.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME:
- Scout fields for emergence, weeds, insects, disease and nutrition issues, ensuring that applications occur when weather conditionals are optimal
- Document field evaluation of seed, chemical, specialty products and fertilizers
- Gather, compile, analyze and interpret test results and prepare progress reports
- Remain up to date on crop nutrition and protection technology
- Develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products and study potential products to implement
- Develop Precision Ag maps and prescriptions
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- A self starter with a Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, with a MINUMUM OF 3 YEARS IN FIELD EXPERIENCE
- Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) designation would be considered an asset
- Applicants must be registered with the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists as defined by The Agrologists Act
- An energized individual who develops, fosters, and retains relationships with businesses and centers of influence
WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN:
- A family orientated organization
- Meaningful work that really makes a difference in our customers lives
- Competitive salary and structured bonus program
- Formal and informal employee development
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
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Membership in a provincial institute of agrology
Work Setting
- Agribusiness
Field Crop Specializations
- Specialty crops
- Oil seeds
- Forage crops
- Cereals
Type Of Work Experience
- Soil science
- Plant science
- Marketing
- Field crops
- Agribusiness
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
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