Jr. Agronomist Summer Term

SGB Agronomics Ltd.

Overview

Role:
- Develop strong relationships with current customer base by learning their business needs
- Aid in the day-to-day operations around the facility and customer support - this includes loading and delivering seed of products.
- Keep accurate record of transactions at the facility and manage inventory
- Assist in field scouting
o Pre seed scouting involving weed ID
o In crop establishment scouting involving plant counts and insect damage
o In crop scouting involving weed ID and chemical knowledge
o Disease staging for fungicide application involving disease ID and insect ID
o Pre Harvest staging
This role is a full time term with a competitive compensation package and benefits with a focus on work life balance. The right applicant would have a possibility to transition into full time position.

Qualifications

Requirements:
- Working towards the completion of Degree or Diploma in Agriculture with focus on attaining CCA
- Minimum of 1 year of agronomy experience
- Strong understanding of agronomic principles and practices
- Valid Class 5 drivers License
- Strong desire to provide agronomic solutions and excellent customer service
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Strong communication skills; written and oral

Company Information

SGB Agronomics Ltd. is a small agronomic consulting business, Pioneer Hi-Bred seed products dealer and mobile seed cleaning business located in the Brandon trading area. We have been in operation for 16 years and we are highly focused on providing valuable independent agronomic solutions to our customers. We work for the grower and maintain a high level of integrity, while taking pride in providing comprehensive agronomy services and being a trusted partner in each farm business that we work with.
Interested applicants can send resume to [email protected]

Documents Required for this Application

Resume, Cover Letter

Job Details

Application End Date
Job Category
Student Job Board
Area of Interest
Agriculture & Environment
Employment Type
Full-time, Term
Job Location
Brandon and surrounding area
Salary
Salary based on applicants experience