Agronomic Solutions

richardson; Lamont; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson International's Richardson Pioneer division has an Agronomic Solutions role at our Ag Business Centre in Lamont, AB. You will work with producers to assess agronomy needs, provide soil testing and crop-product recommendations, and run demonstrations.

The position requires a post-secondary degree or diploma in Agriculture, relevant agronomic experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Agriculture is required.
• Relevant agronomic experience is required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Possession or willingness to obtain a PAg/Technical Agrologist designation or CCP designation is preferred.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Visit producers on their farms and identify agronomy needs for crop production.
• Provide agronomic services such as soil testing and product recommendations.
• Develop location-specific demos and tours with customers.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Communication

Organization

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Agriculture

Job description

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 4,000 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 Lamont, AB . 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:

• 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
• Provide agronomic services such as soil testing and recommendation of crop products
• Develop location and company specific trial demonstrations and tours with customers.

Qualifications:

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Agriculture is required
• Relevant related agronomic experience is required
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Possess or be willing to obtain a Professional Agrologist or Technical Agrologist designation and/or a Certified Crop Advisor Designation
• A valid driver's license is required

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

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