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Job Order #: 5771959

NOC: 2123
Employer Name:
The Pioneer Co-Operative Association Limited
Wage/Salary Info:
Salary commensurate with experience
Posted Date:
17-Feb-2021
Location:
SWIFT CURRENT
 
# of Positions:
1
Employment Terms:
Full Time
Length of Employment:
Permanent
Education:
University Bachelor's Degree
Apply By:
18-Feb-2021
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:
306 778-8707
Contact Fax:
306 778-3424
Contact Email:
hrpioneercoop@sasktel.net
Employer Website:
www.pioneercoop.crs


Description

RESPONSIBILITIES
    
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 Grow 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.

            
REQUIREMENTS
        
Degree in Agriculture, or a Certified Crop Advisor Designation with agriculture experience
Strong agriculture knowledge and expertise  
Member of the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrology
Strong customer service skills
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation, and teamwork
Alignment with Pioneer Co-ops values of Service Excellence, Teamwork and Pride
This position is classified as a Safety Sensitive Position and therefore is subject to pre-employment Alcohol & Substance testing as a condition of employment.

 

Skills and Abilities

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

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