agricultural consultant

Alta Genetics Inc.; Balzac; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural research firm in Balzac, Alberta, seeks an experienced agricultural researcher with a doctorate. This role involves analyzing data, conducting research, providing advisory services to farmers, and delivering presentations at conferences. Candidates must have at least five years of experience and excellent communication skills. Offering dental and healthcare benefits while requiring travel both domestically and internationally, this position is well-suited for those with a passion for improving agricultural practices.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Travel expenses paid by employer

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in agribusiness or animal husbandry.
• Experience in conducting research and analyzing agricultural data.
• Ability to prepare and conduct informational sessions for farmers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze agricultural data and conduct research.
• Liaise with researchers and provide advisory services to farmers.
• Deliver presentations at conferences and workshops.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Earned doctorate degree

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Earned doctorate degree
• Experience: 5 years or more

Asset languages

• Italian
• Spanish; Castilian

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations

Tasks

• Analyze agricultural data
• Conduct research
• Share research reports to farmers
• Liaise with researchers, educators and government or business managers on matters pertaining to farming and agriculture
• Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given
• Prepare and conduct advisory information sessions and lectures for farmers and other groups
• Provide counselling and advisory services to farmers on agricultural subjects
• Present materials at conference or symposium
• Perform diagnostic tests
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia

Area of work experience

• Agribusiness
• Animal breeding
• Animals and poultry

Area of specialization

• Dairy cattle
• Beef cattle
• Animal husbandry

Security and safety

• Valid passport

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel internationally
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan