Agriculture Solutions Agronomist

United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Limited; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Limited is seeking an Agronomist for Bashaw Crop Services to provide immediate agronomic support and field-based services during the growing season.

The role includes technical training, customer presentations, and preparing information to support sales and marketing. You will build trust with customers through practical advice and accurate agronomic recommendations on fertilizers, seeds, and crop protection.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, or related discipline.
• CCA certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Commercial Pesticide Dispenser Certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• 4R Nutrient Stewardship training or certification.
• Experience within an agricultural retail environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to write, develop and deliver key messages.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely agronomic recommendations for fertilizer, seed, crop protection, and crop management.
• Support walk‑in customers with fertility and herbicide recommendations, tank mixes, crop staging, weed identification, disease diagnosis, insect management, and stewardship questions.
• Develop crop plans, fertility strategies, and annual farm management recommendations.
• Build long‑term relationships based on trust, objectivity, and practical advice.
• Conduct proactive farm visits and crop scouting.
• Complete stand counts, weed identification, disease and insect monitoring.
• Collect and interpret soil, tissue, and water samples.
• Assist customers with precision agriculture technologies and whole‑farm planning.

Skills

Agronomy expertise

Customer communication

Field visits

Data interpretation

Education

Degree or Diploma in Agriculture

Certified Crop Advisor (CCA)

Pesticide Dispenser Certification

Driver's Licence

4R Nutrient Stewardship training

Tools

Tronia/AGRE

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

AgData platforms

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Department:Sales
Employment Type:Full-Time
Requisition ID:1969
Date Posted: August 12, 2026
Closing Date: August 26, 2026 oruntil filled

Position Summary:

The Agronomist is for Bashaw Crop Services, a subsidiary of UFA Co‑operative.

This role will be responsible for providing immediate agronomic support to customers visiting the branch while proactively working with producers in the field throughout the growing season. The Specialist will assist in the enabling of the UFA network to grow sales of new and existing product lines. The position holder will be an in‑house expert for agronomy. The role will be responsible for internal technical and product training, customer presentations, and preparing technical information to support sales and marketing. Success in this role is measured by the trust earned from customers, the quality of agronomic recommendations, and the long‑term value created for the farming operations we serve.

Responsibilities:

Customer Agronomy

• Provide timely agronomic recommendations for fertilizer, seed, crop protection, and crop management.


• Support walk‑in customers with fertility and herbicide recommendations, tank mixes, crop staging, weed identification, disease diagnosis, insect management, and stewardship questions.


• Develop crop plans, fertility strategies, and annual farm management recommendations.


• Build long‑term relationships based on trust, objectivity, and practical advice.

Field Agronomy

• Conduct proactive farm visits and crop scouting.


• Complete stand counts, weed identification, disease and insect monitoring.


• Collect and interpret soil, tissue, and water samples.


• Assist customers with precision agriculture technologies and whole‑farm planning.

Business & Branch Support

• Participate in inventory forecasting, seasonal purchasing, and supplier programs.


• Maintain accurate customer records through Tronia/AGRE, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, AgCollect, Bayer CSS, TELUS AgData, and other approved systems.


• Support customer service and branch operations during peak seasonal periods.


• Participate in product training, demonstration plots, and continuous professional development.

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, or related discipline.


• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA), or willingness to obtain.


• Commercial Pesticide Dispenser Certification, or willingness to obtain.


• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.


• 4R Nutrient Stewardship training or certification.


• Experience within an agricultural retail environment.


• Excellent communication skills, ability to write, develop and deliver key messages to customers, vendors, account managers, and product strategy managers.


• Strong computer skills (spreadsheets, word processing, presentations) are essential.

You and UFA. Let’s Grow Together.

UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most progressive agricultural co‑operatives. We’re a multi‑billion‑dollar organization that offers the products, services, and support our 127,000+ members need to build, grow and succeed. While our roots will always be in agriculture, we’re proud to support the industries and communities that drive Western Canada’s economy. We need your skills, expertise and ideas to help us keep growing.

• A Business with a Purpose - Join a member‑owned co‑operative with a mission that matters: improving the well‑being of our members, helping them feed the world, and enabling investment in local communities.


• Recognized and Rewarded for Your Performance - At UFA, success is shared. You’ll own your work and be recognized for both individual and organizational results.


• Work‑Life Success - We prioritize safety, respect your time, and offer flexible options and comprehensive benefits to support your life inside and outside of work.


• We Help Each Other Grow - Our collaborative culture fosters growth through hands‑on experience, mentorship, training, educational support, and diverse career paths.

Diversity Equity, and Belonging

At UFA, we care about our employees and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes employees from diverse backgrounds, where everyone can do your best work. If you require accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact [e-mail] .

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