Field Agronomist

Bayer; Saskatoon; In loco; CAD 51.000 - 119.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive compensation

Global opportunities

Work-life flexibility

Descrizione del lavoro

Bayer in Saskatoon, SK is seeking a Field Agronomist for a permanent role based at the Saskatoon farm site. You will coordinate and execute R&D field studies, prepare trials, apply treatments, and collect agronomic data.

You will recruit and supervise seasonal staff, build relationships with growers and partners, and ensure safety and compliance while implementing experimental protocols.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in agronomy or related field; graduate degree preferred.
• Knowledge of regional crops and farming practices.
• Experience in agricultural research and crop protection evaluation.
• Ability to operate research equipment safely.
• Strong English communication and teamwork.

Mansioni

• Coordinate and execute assigned R&D field studies safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Complete trial operations including site preparation, seeding, treatment application, crop assessments, phenotyping, harvest, equipment calibration, and maintenance.
• Identify suitable research sites and cooperators, coordinate leased land and support agreements.
• Define capability and capacity across technologies with ARI Trial Leads for field implementation.
• Work with Product Unit teams to implement protocols and deliver agronomic data.
• Operate research equipment and use digital/precision agriculture to collect and manage data.
• Meet Health, Safety & Environment, quality, compliance, and pesticide-handling requirements.
• Develop and follow SOPs and investigative protocols for trial material.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop seasonal/temporary staff.
• Provide technical support, product demonstrations, and training as products approach registration/launch.
• Build relationships with growers, partners, researchers, and commercial teams.
• Lead continuous improvement and proof-of-concept initiatives across equipment, workflows, data systems, and compliance.

Conoscenze

English communication

Field coordination

Problem-solving

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in agronomy or related field

Graduate degree preferred

Strumenti

Precision agriculture systems

Tractor equipment operation

Descrizione del lavoro

Field Agronomist

At Bayer, we believe work should matter. Every day, our teams push toward a future where \"Health for all, Hunger for none\" is within reach, and every role, from the lab to the field to the boardroom, helps us get there. We give people the ownership to shape outcomes, the support to grow through new skills and experiences, and a global community where different perspectives are valued. If you want your work to count and the room to become your best, you'll find it here.

This is a permanent position based out of Saskatoon, SK farm site.

What you will do:

• Coordinate and execute assigned R&D field studies safely, efficiently, and on schedule while remaining compliant with internal and external requirements.
• Complete trial operations, including site preparation, seeding, treatment application, crop assessments, phenotyping, harvest, equipment calibration, and maintenance.
• Identify suitable research sites and cooperators, coordinate leased land, and support agreements.
• Work with ARI Trial Leads to define the capability and potential capacity across different technologies to be implemented on the field according to the business priorities.
• Work with Product Unit teams to implement experimental protocols and deliver accurate, timely agronomic data.
• Operate research equipment and use digital and precision agriculture systems to collect, validate, analyze, and manage data.
• Meet Health, Safety & Environment, quality, compliance, stewardship, ethics, and pesticide-handling requirements.
• Develop and follow controlled SOPs, quality procedures, investigative protocols, and requirements for regulated or stewarded trial material.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop seasonal, temporary, or third-party staff.
• Provide technical support, product demonstrations, and training for project and commercial teams as products approach registration and launch.
• Build effective relationships with growers, local partners, research colleagues, commercial teams, and other stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement and proof-of-concept initiatives across equipment, workflows, data systems, quality, and compliance.
• Foster an inclusive environment of professionalism and safe working practices ensuring Safety and Compliance requirements are met or exceeded within Squad.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agricultural sciences, life sciences, engineering, computer science, or a related field, with relevant agricultural research experience (a graduate degree in agricultural sciences is preferred)
• Knowledge of regional crop production, farming practices, and crop pests in cereals, canola, soybeans, corn, or other locally relevant crops.
• Experience in agricultural research, seed technology, plant breeding, or crop protection technology evaluation.
• Ability to safely operate or learn research equipment, including tractors, seeders, sprayers, combines, experimental application equipment, and precision agriculture technology.
• Strong mechanical and digital aptitude.
• Strong English communication, collaboration, organization, planning, problem‑solving, adaptability, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience supervising field research activities and seasonal, temporary, contract, or third‑party staff is an asset.
• Ability to obtain an appropriate driver’s license for medium‑ to heavy‑vehicle operation (>10,000 lbs. GCWR) without an air brake designation.
• Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator License and an RPAS drone pilot certificate.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., work for extended periods in field or greenhouse conditions and temperature extremes, travel up to 15% including overnight, work extended hours or weekends during peak seasons, and safely drive a company vehicle and haul trailers or equipment.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and rewards package
• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
• Career development and global opportunities
• Work‑life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self‑expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer’s values and purpose.

The base salary range for this role is between $51,360 and $118,680. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation. Additional benefits may include insured benefits such as health care, vision, dental, disability, and contributory retirement savings plans, etc.

This salary range is an estimate and may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, market data and the applicant’s skills, prior relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, specific degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This role is posted for a vacant position.

This posting will be available for application until at least Nov 2, 2026.

Location: Canada : Saskatchewan : Saskatoon

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 892565