Agronomic Solutions

Richardson International Limited; Lamont; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre in Lamont, AB is seeking an Agronomic Solutions professional. You will visit farmers, assess agronomy needs, perform soil testing and recommend crop products to drive sales and profitability.

A post-secondary degree in Agriculture and relevant agronomic experience are required, along with strong communication and organizational skills and a valid driver’s license. The role promises growth and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Agriculture is required.
• Relevant agronomic experience is required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Possession or willingness to obtain a Professional Agrologist/Technical Agrologist designation and/or Certified Crop Advisor designation
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Visit producers on their farms and identify their agronomy needs to support sales and profitability.
• Provide agronomic services such as soil testing and product recommendations.
• Develop site-specific trial demonstrations and tours with customers.

Skills

Agronomy

Soil testing

Communication skills

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.

Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep-rooted grower relationships spanning over 165 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.