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Summer Agronomist

Overview

Valleyview Co-op is hiring a Full-Time Agronomist (Junior) for a summer term at our Farm & Ranch Centre in VIRDEN, MB.

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. 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. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.valleyviewco-op.crs

What you’ll do:
Our Junior Agronomist will complete field scouting, delivery of Crop Supplies products, customer service and sales for the department, soil testing, inventory, farm contact, fertilizer plant operation and other duties as assigned. This position will be a summer term from approximately May until August and will assist our Crop Supplies Team to service customers in south western Manitoba.

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’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.

This position fall under Collective Bargaining Agreement with UFCW 832. Wage Range: $13.41-$18.78/hour

Qualifications

Who you are:
You are looking to start a career in agriculture and:
• You are a student enrolled in Agriculture Post Secondary Education, or have related experience in the Ag field.
• You have strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• You have knowledge of farm related goods and experience in a farm environment
• You have at a minimum a Class 5 Valid Drivers license

Contact

Apply by submitting your application through the careers section on Valleyview Co-op’s website at www.valleyviewco-op.crs or email hr@valleyview.coop

Job Details

Application End Date
Job ID
20210108B
Job Category
Summer Student Position
Area of Interest
Agriculture & Environment
Employment Type
Full-Time Term
Job Location
Virden