Agronomist - Southland Co-op @ Assiniboia, SK

Co-op•Assiniboia, SK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Southland Co-operative Ltd. is seeking an Agronomist to lead the agronomy function at their Agro Centre in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan. Southland Co-op operates 10 locations across 5 communities in south central Saskatchewan, with annual retail sales of 70 million. As a co-operative, they are committed to serving Western Canadians, returning profits to communities, and investing in sustainable growth. They are a signatory to the Mission: Zero Charter for workplace health and safety and foster a diverse and inclusive environment.

Requirements

Degree in agriculture
P. Ag. Designation
8+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years of leadership experience.
Strong understanding of prairie cropping systems
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Valid drivers license
You're honest and trustworthy, results-oriented, and you strive to be the best at what you do.
You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.

Responsibilities

Plan the day to day execution of the Agronomy Department.
Provide leadership, direction and oversight to agronomy operations, programs and policies to prepare, administer and achieve budgeted goals and objectives.
Achieve and maintain sales, margins and inventory targets for existing customers and expand sales to new customers.
Provide leadership to the team, including recruiting, goal setting, performance management, training and development of team members.
Build strong customer relationships, providing agronomic support, service and knowledge.
Ensure safety and environmental policies and procedures and standards are achieved.
Perform farm customer service responsibilities, including field scouting, agronomic troubleshooting, crop planning, fertility and crop protection recommendations.