Staff Agronomist

Delta Ag Services (www.deltaag.ca) is hiring a full-time permanent Staff Agronomist to join their expanding operation in Portage la Prairie Manitoba. Delta Ag Services is an independent crop consulting company that works with their clients to review complete crop production systems and develop long term strategies to improve farm profitability, land stewardship and sustainability.

Delta Ag Services offers a fun, positive, team-oriented work environment with an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, company vehicle, benefits plan, training and career development opportunities. This position has the potential to grow into a Lead Agronomist role in the future.

We are looking for a Staff Agronomist who:

- Thrives on problem solving independently and who takes responsibility for providing solutions for clients and for the company

- Loves working within a team and who makes other team members better

- Is savvy in interacting with technology and associated tools

- Embraces challenges

- Believes in the success of the client and believes we succeed when the client succeeds

- Is a self-starter and manages their time well

- Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

- Has the proven ability and desire to become a Staff Agronomist

Responsibilities:

- Provide sound, meaningful agronomic support to clients

- Complete detailed crop plans with clients

- Provide VR prescriptions to clients

- Interpret soil and tissue analysis results with clients

- Provide in-field agronomy to advise clients on weed, insect and disease control options

- Assist clients to identify specific opportunities for improving crop yield and delivered quality

Qualifications:

- A minimum of a Diploma or a Degree in Agriculture

- Preference will be given to those who have obtained their Certified Crop Adviser designation or are working towards it

- Leadership skills to enable the supervision of summer students or casual workers

- Previous agriculture consulting experience in Western Canada

- Knowledge of and willingness to develop new agronomic techniques

- Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application question(s):

• Do you currently reside in Manitoba

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• Agronomic: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-01-20