Moose Jaw Co-op is seeking a full-time Agronomist at our Prairie Plains location in Moose Jaw, SK.

Who we are:
Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.moosejawcoop.com.

What you will do:
As an Agronomist with the Moose Jaw Co-op, you will be responsible for providing superior agronomic support, service, and knowledge to our agriculture customers and members. You will perform farm customer service responsibilities, including field scouting, agronomic troubleshooting, crop planning, fertility, and crop protection recommendations. You will be responsible for continually striving to expand your customer base, participating in frequent and ongoing communication with customers, and maintaining successful relationships with all customers and business partners. We are looking for a leader that understands the needs of the agricultural crop producer and who will support our members and communities by putting people first in the delivery of value and excellence!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Providing support, services, and knowledge of agronomic products to Moose Jaw Co-op customers.
• Providing agronomic information and advice on seed, pest identification and crop protection, and crop nutrient/fertilizer.
• Manage farm customer service responsibilities including field scouting, agronomic troubleshooting, crop planning, fertility and crop protection recommendations.
• Execute operational support services. Lead field tours, informational meetings, trials, communications plans, etc.
• Develop relationships and have direct and regular contact with internal and external customers, contractors and suppliers on increasingly complex queries, issues and transactions.
• Ensures a prompt, efficient, and friendly customer experience for both internal and external customers is provided at all times.
• Required to maintain the confidentiality required of the position and demonstrate high morals and business ethics.
• Required to demonstrate a willingness to support and devote attention to business needs outside of regularly scheduled hours if necessary.

Why it matters:
Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are:
The successful candidate must have the ability to work well both independently, with minimal supervision, and within a multi-generational, highly motivated team. You excel at managing multiple responsibilities and tasks and you are highly organized. You’re honest and trustworthy, results-oriented, and strive to be the best in what you do. You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most.

Qualifications include:
• Relevant post-secondary education in agriculture, with current membership in good standing as an articling or practicing member (CCA, SIA, etc.)
• 3-5 years of experience providing agronomic services to Western Canadian producers
• Superior customer service skills and the ability to build lasting relationships with customers and business partners
• Strong skills in agricultural account management and decision making
• Demonstrable experience in crop rotation and IPM planning
• Sound knowledge of industry best practice and new technology developments
• Superior time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize appropriately
• Able to balance time consistently between on-site presence and travel in the trade area

What we offer:
Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop, and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are 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.

Please apply by email to careers@moosejawcoop.ca. Electronic applications must be sent in either PDF or Microsoft Word format (.doc). Please include the position title, “Agronomist” in the subject line.

The deadline for applications is September 1, 2024, however, we are actively recruiting for this role and encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in agriculture!

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected
to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.