Agronomist - Minnedosa
Co-op · Minnedosa
What you’ll do:
Build relationships with members and customers
Assess production goals, rotations, soil information, field history, and risk
Provide documented recommendations for seed, fertility, crop protection, and in-season management
Inspect fields and crops, identify weeds, insects, diseases, nutrient concerns, and environmental stress, collect representative samples where required, communicate findings, and recommend timely corrective action
Identify customer needs and opportunities, prepare solutions and follow-up plans, support seasonal sales programs, and contribute to Agro sales, service, margin, and customer-retention objectives
Promote safe handling, storage, transportation, and use of agricultural products
Maintain accurate recommendation and service records
Share agronomic knowledge with customers and employees through field days, grower meetings, demonstrations, and day-to-day coaching
Remain current on local agronomic issues, product information, technology, and industry practices
Recommend improvements to agronomic programs and services
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Agriculture and:
- You have a post-secondary degree or diploma in agronomy, plant science, crop science, soil science, agriculture, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered
- Two+ years of related agronomy, crop scouting, agricultural retail, or farm-production experience is preferred
- You have demonstrated experience assessing crop conditions, interpreting agronomic information, making practical recommendations, and developing customer relationships
- Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) designation, Professional Agrologist designation, or eligibility and willingness to obtain a relevant professional designation is preferred
- You’re aligned with our Values
- The incumbent must complete all Co-op-required safety, product stewardship, and role-specific training and maintain any licences or certifications required for assigned duties
- You have a valid Class 5 driver’s license
Competencies:
Agronomic expertise and judgement
Customer focus and relationship building
Business and sales acumen
Sound problem solving and decision making
Effective communication and knowledge sharing
Strong planning and organizational skills
Collaborative
Safety and accountability focused
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. Please reach out to the Human Resources team to discuss your needs if you require accommodation.
What we offer:
A competitive Compensation and Benefit Package: Our Team Members receive competitive salaries a comprehensive benefits package which includes Group Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Extended Health and Dental. and an employer-contributed pension plan, matched at 6% of salary.
Inclusive Work Environment: At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.
Professional Development: We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
Additional Offerings: Team Member Purchase Rebate Program, Team Member Volunteer Incentive Program, Home Centre Preferred Pricing, EFAP (Employee and Family Assistance Program), Team Member Fitness Rebate of up to $100 per year towards health/fitness purchases – Heritage Co-op values Team Members’ wellbeing.
At Heritage Co-op, we strive to be an employer of choice by creating a culture our Team Members want to be a part of and supporting a healthy work-life balance.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
About Us
Heritage Co‐op 1997 Ltd. is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business, being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. We live where you live, work where you work, and help grow the economy right here.
The Agronomist supports the Co-op’s agricultural members and customers by providing practical, science-based crop production advice and by developing trusted, long-term relationships. The role completes field assessments, identifies crop production challenges, recommends appropriate seed, crop nutrition, crop protection, and agronomic service solutions, and follows up to evaluate results. Working closely with the Agro team, suppliers, and industry partners, the Agronomist contributes to safe, responsible product stewardship and the achievement of sales, service, and margin objectives. The role keeps current on local production conditions, research, technology, and regulatory requirements so that recommendations are timely, accurate, and aligned with farm goals and the Co-op’s values. Our core Values are Integrity, Excellence and Responsibility