Grower Advisor

Berger; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual vacations & flexible days

Group RRSP & insurance

Employee assistance program

Training & skills development

Job summary

Berger is seeking a Grower Advisor in Canada to act as a strategic technical leader, advising reps and growers on mix and trials, and translating research into practical farming insights.

You will deliver rapid, high-quality technical support, lead investigations into customer issues, and coordinate trials with universities and customers, while training staff and presenting at industry events. Strong collaboration with sales and internal teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in agronomy, horticultural sciences, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to remain calm and solution-oriented in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with customers, sales teams, and internal departments.
• Comfortable presenting at events, leading training sessions, and representing the company professionally.
• Bilingualism (spoken and written French) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Advise reps and customers on mix/product selection and trials, support setup, interpret results, and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Deliver fast, high-quality technical support, lead or assist investigations related to customer complaints, manage COA follow-ups, and propose solutions that protect customer outcomes.
• Provide impactful training (Masterclasses, district sessions, new hire onboarding) and represent the company at industry events and technical presentations.
• Act as the main technical link for assigned R&D projects, translating findings into practical insights and coordinating trials with customers and universities.
• Share technical learnings and market trends internally, support sales meetings, contribute to complex custom mix requests (CMRs), and build strong relationships with key accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

French language (asset)

Education

Degree in agronomy or related field

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Are you looking for a role where your expertise directly influences customer success? Do you love supporting growers and turning technical challenges into real solutions?

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are looking for a Grower Advisor who will act as a strategic technical leader across Canada, driving customer success, supporting sales teams, and contributing to innovation across the organization. Are you ready for this challenge?

JOB SUMMARY:

• Advise reps and customers on mix/product selection and trials, support setup, interpret results, and provide clear, actionable recommendations;


• Deliver fast, high ‑ quality technical support, lead or assist investigations related to customer complaints, manage Certificate of Analysis (COA) follow ‑ ups, and propose solutions that protect customer outcomes.


• Provide impactful training (Masterclasses, district sessions, new hire onboarding) and represent the company at industry events and technical presentations.


• Act as the main technical link for assigned R&D projects, translating findings into practical insights and coordinating trials with customers and universities.


• Share technical learnings and market trends internally, support sales meetings, contribute to complex custom mix requests (CMRs), and build strong relationships with key accounts..

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Degree in agronomy, horticultural sciences, or a related field.


• Extensive experience (ideally 10+ years) in horticulture, greenhouse production, or grower support.


• Strong analytical and problem ‑ solving skills; able to remain calm and solution ‑ oriented in challenging situations.


• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with customers, sales teams, and internal departments.


• Comfortable presenting at events, leading training sessions, and representing the company professionally.


• Bilingualism (spoken and written French) is an asset.

ADVANTAGES AND BENEFITS :

• Annual vacations and personal flexible days;


• Group RRSP and group insurance;


• Employee assistance program;


• Offer of training and skills development.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent travel across Canada;

ABOUT US:

At Berger, we have been developing and marketing the best horticultural mixes for growing flowers, berries, market garden products in greenhouses and much more for more than 60 seasons. At Berger, you feel at home. It’s much more than a company: it’s a culture, a team, a stimulating and enriching living environment! To find out more about the company: https://www.berger.ca/en/about/

Berger volontarily subscribes to an equal access to employment program (PAÉE). Applications from women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and people with disabilities are encouraged.

The use of masculine gender has been adopted to facilitate reading and has no discriminatory intention.

The salary displayed does not necessarily correspond to the salary range established for this position. We will recognize your skills and experience upon hiring by offering you competitive compensation as well as several other benefits.