Seasonal Agronomy Assistant

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Alberta; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in agriculture as a seasonal assistant, perfect for students in Agriculture, Business, or Science looking to gain practical experience. Engage in essential tasks such as seed planting, field scouting, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. This opportunity promises professional growth and valuable exposure to the agricultural field.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma student in Agriculture, Business, or Science preferred.
• Previous experience in agriculture or field scouting considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in seed planting and ensure correct planting rates and depths.
• Conduct plant counts and take field notes on crop emergence.
• Scout production fields to identify problem weeds and insects.

Skills

Field Scouting

Seed Planting

Environmental Compliance

Education

Agriculture Degree or Diploma

Business Degree or Diploma

Science Degree or Diploma

Job description

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Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; ProvenSeed and Dyna-GroSeed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Learn and grow with us! This is a terrific opportunity for the agriculture or retail- business student looking for a summer job to advance their knowledge and experience with in a sales and agronomy -based business .

This position is seasonal.

What you will do:

Work in compliance with all Safety, Environmental, and Operating Standards

Assist in seed planting, ensuring that seeds are planted at the right rate and at the right depth

Conduct plant counts and take field notes on crop emergence

Scout production fields to identifying problem weeds and insects

Manage the isolation needs of the control throughout the season

Scout future seed production fields for volunteers and objectionable weeds

What you will bring:

Agriculture, Business or Science Degree student, or Diploma student, or graduate preferred

Previous agriculture or field scouting experience, an asset

Valid driver’s license

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien

At Nutrien, we never stop growing, because our world never does. Our size can help us weather a storm, but with that ability comes a great responsibility—to our growers and customers, our employees and shareholders, our communities, and the planet.

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