Agronomy Advisor: Field Support & Crop Planning

Neerlandia Co-op; Alberta; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-contributed pension plan

Relocation reimbursement (possible)

Job summary

Neerlandia Co-op is seeking an Agronomist to provide advanced crop input knowledge and agronomic support to local grower customers in Alberta.

You will conduct field scouting, tailor fertilizer and pest management recommendations, and collaborate with the Agro Manager to meet budgeted goals while fostering teamwork and innovation. A degree in agriculture and 1–3 years of in-field experience are preferred, with relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Agriculture or the sciences.
• Eligible for acceptance into the Alberta Institute of Technology in a practice area applicable to the Neerlandia Co-op.
• Certified Crop Advisor is an asset or the ability to obtain certification.
• 1-3 years of agronomy in-field experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide agronomic product knowledge to local co-op customers.
• Offer agronomic information and advice on seed, pest identification, crop protection, and nutrients/fertilizer.
• Perform field scouting, troubleshooting, crop planning, fertility, and crop protection recommendations.
• Liaise with the Agro Manager to align inventory with demand and budget goals.
• Communicate with customers and support inventory management.

Skills

Crop knowledge

Sales support

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Agriculture or Sciences

Eligible for Alberta Institute of Tech program

Certified Crop Advisor is asset

Job description

Neerlandia Co-op is seeking an Agronomist to provide advanced crop input knowledge and agronomic support to local grower customers in Alberta.

You will conduct field scouting, tailor fertilizer and pest management recommendations, and collaborate with the Agro Manager to meet budgeted goals while fostering teamwork and innovation. A degree in agriculture and 1–3 years of in-field experience are preferred, with relocation assistance available for the right candidate.