Agronomic Solutions

Richardson International; Village of Stirling; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Flexible benefits

Training and career development

Job summary

Richardson International's Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre in Stirling, AB is seeking an Agronomic Solutions specialist. You will work with producers on farms to deliver agronomic services that support crop production and location profitability.

The role requires a post-secondary degree in Agriculture, agronomic experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and a valid driver's license; professional designations like Agrologist or Certified Crop Advisor are encouraged.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Visit producers on farms to identify agronomy needs and support sales growth.
• Provide agronomic services such as soil testing and crop product recommendations.
• Develop location-specific trials and demonstrations for customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

Post-secondary degree/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 Stirling, 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 People, Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.