Biological Agronomist - Canada

Yara; Regina; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Canada is seeking a motivated individual to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or Plant Physiology, along with strong technical and commercial skills. Responsibilities include market development and conducting field trials, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a highly competitive compensation package including a bonus program, health benefits, and an enhanced vacation option.

Benefits

Bonus Program

Employee Assistance Plan

Enhanced Vacation option

Health and Dental Benefits

Pension Plan/Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in Marketing or a commercial background is desired.
• At least 3 years in market development positions.
• At least 3 years developing and conducting field trials.
• Previous experience in Foliar nutrition, Biostimulants, crop nutrition or AgChem market.

Skills

Strong technical and commercial skills

Proactive and autonomous

Strategic and business-oriented thinking

Team player

Initiative and willingness to explore new opportunities

Systematic planning

People influencing skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or Plant Physiology

Master’s degree in Agronomy

Job description

Responsibilities

associated with the position/role.

Skill Requirement

• Strong technical and commercial skills.
• Confident but humble, proactive and autonomous.
• “Doer” behaviour and mentality, while having strategic and business-oriented thinking.
• Team player with the ability to unite colleagues from geographically distant units.
• Takes initiative, is proactive and is willing to detect and explore new opportunities.
• Good ability to plan and work systematically.
• Availability to travel within the country and occasionally abroad.
• Good people influencing skills.
• Collaboration, accountability, ambition, and curiosity.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, lectures, trainings, presentations, and MKT materials).

Education & Experience

• Agronomy, Plant Physiology, or other related bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree in agronomy is considered an asset.
• Experience in Marketing or a commercial background would be desired.
• Market development positions, at least 3 years.
• Experience developing and conducting field trials, at least 3 years
• Previous experience in Foliar nutrition, Biostimulants, crop nutrition or AgChem market

Be Part of Our Team – Why Work for Us – What We Offer

Yara Belle Plaine offers a highly competitive total compensation package, including:

• Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee Wellness Plan
• Enhanced Vacation option
• Health and Dental Benefits
• Pension Plan/Savings Plan