Agronomic Solutions

Richardson International Limited; Elrose; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in agriculture is seeking a dedicated Agronomic Solutions professional to join their team in Elrose. This role is pivotal in assisting farmers by identifying their needs and providing tailored agronomic services, ultimately driving sales and enhancing profitability. The company prides itself on its commitment to community and employee development, offering a competitive compensation package and opportunities for growth. If you are passionate about agriculture and eager to make a difference in the industry, this is an exciting opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Benefits

Flexible benefits plan

Pension

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Agriculture is required.
• Relevant agronomic experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Visit farms to identify agricultural needs and provide agronomic solutions.
• Conduct soil testing and recommend crop products.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Agronomic Solutions

Customer Service

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Agriculture

Tools

Soil Testing Equipment

Job description

time left to apply End Date: April 2, 2025 (20 days left to apply)

job requisition id R11276

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with over 3,500 employees across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities.

Richardson Pioneer, a division of Richardson International, is Canada’s leading agribusiness. Richardson Pioneer supports Canadian farmers throughout the growing season – providing agronomic services and advice, selling crop inputs, buying their crops at harvest and selling them to markets around the world through the most efficient network of high throughput Ag Business Centres in Western Canada.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an Agronomic Solutions opportunity at our Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre located in Elrose, SK. This role will contribute to the overall success of our customers and our business - you are the one who our customers and location staff rely on for agronomic solutions.

Responsibilities:

1. Visit producers on their farms and identify their agricultural needs specific to agronomy and crop production, contributing to increased sales volumes and overall location profitability.
2. Provide agronomic services such as soil testing and recommendation of crop products.
3. Develop opportunities for live demonstrations and tours with customers.

Qualifications:

1. A post-secondary degree or diploma in Agriculture is required.
2. Relevant related agronomic experience is required.
3. Strong communication and organizational skills.
4. Possess or be willing to obtain a Professional Agrologist or Technical Agrologist designation and/or a Certified Crop Advisor Designation.
5. A valid driver’s licence is required.

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by April 1, 2025.

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

Always Growing

Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep-rooted grower relationships spanning over 160 years. Our journey has seen our business expand and innovate, allowing us to supply quality food products and ingredients to markets near and far. We are always improving our facilities, processes, and products to continue to deliver on our commitment to excellence.

Across borders, our network collaborates to fuel our ongoing growth. Join our growing team and set a strong foundation for a career full of exciting possibilities.