Agronomic Solutions & Innovation Specialist

Richardson International Limited; Richardson; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Pension plan

Flexible benefits

Training and career development

Job summary

Richardson International Limited is seeking an Agronomic Solutions & Innovation Specialist to join our Divisional Office in Richardson, SK. You will support agronomic initiatives, digital agriculture tools, training, and stewardship while driving product development and innovation.

The role involves coordinating trial summaries, communicating agronomic trends, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to advance our business.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in agriculture, with a background in sales, marketing and/or communications.

Responsibilities

• Support Agronomic Solutions initiatives, including coordination of trial summaries, agronomic trends, and related communication for internal network.
• Assist with creating, formatting and proofreading materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with brand standards.
• Support the adoption and training of digital agriculture tools
• Explore new technologies and identify opportunities to support the business
• Coordinate events, tours, training sessions, and surveys
• Work with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders on key projects and initiatives

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Open-minded to new tech

Detail oriented

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelors or higher in Agriculture

Business or Communications is an asset

Tools

Digital agriculture tools

Job description

At Richardson, 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.

We currently have an opportunity for an Agronomic Solutions & Innovation Specialist to join our Divisional Office located in Richardson, SK. In this role, you will play a key role in supporting Richardson’s Agronomic Solutions initiatives, digital agriculture tools, training, and stewardship initiatives while helping drive innovation product development.

Responsibilities

• Support Agronomic Solutions initiatives, including the coordination of trial summaries, agronomic trends, and related communication for internal network
• Assist with creating, formatting and proofreading materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with brand standards
• Support the adoption and training of digital agriculture tools
• Explore new technologies and identify opportunities to support the business
• Coordinate events, tours, training sessions, and surveys
• Work with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders on key projects and initiatives

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in agriculture, with a background in sales, marketing, and/or communications
• Post-secondary education in Agriculture required; Business, Communications, or related field is an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Open-minded and eager to learn new technologies and industry trends
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of agronomy, crop inputs, or digital agriculture tools is an asset

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

Richardson 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.