Senior Agronomist & Field Research Leader

Seed Source; Saskatchewan; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Seed Source in Saskatchewan is seeking a Senior Agronomist to lead agronomic operations, crop health strategies, and field trial programs across seed production and identity-preserved crops. You will serve as a technical mentor to Junior Agronomists and act as a key partner to farm operators and clients.

You will develop crop management plans, oversee soil fertility, rotations, pest protocols, and data collection, while guiding research projects and innovation in our cropping systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related field.
• P.Ag. designation or CCA status (or eligible).
• 5+ years of practical agronomy experience in broadacre dryland farming.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Lead agronomic operations and crop health strategies.
• Oversee field trial programs and data collection.
• Mentor Junior Agronomists and collaborate with operators/clients.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Field scouting

Data collection

Crop management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture

Job description

Seed Source in Saskatchewan is seeking a Senior Agronomist to lead agronomic operations, crop health strategies, and field trial programs across seed production and identity-preserved crops. You will serve as a technical mentor to Junior Agronomists and act as a key partner to farm operators and clients.

You will develop crop management plans, oversee soil fertility, rotations, pest protocols, and data collection, while guiding research projects and innovation in our cropping systems.