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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.
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