Grow Team Advisor

Co-op • Calgary, AB

8d • Remote

About The Position

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Regional Agronomy Advisor on a permanent full-time bases on our Ag Solutions team. This position is a remote opportunity and is based across Alberta, with 80% travel required. Join an industry‑leading agronomy team where your expertise shapes how growers succeed. The Grow Team Advisor combines hands‑on agronomy, training leadership, and cutting‑edge digital agriculture to support Co‑ops, strengthen regional growth, and deliver real value on the farm.

Requirements

• Have 6 - 9 years of relevant progressively responsible experience, with a preference for experience in agriculture (out of which 5 years in field Agronomy experience)
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Agriculture.
• Applicants must be registered or need to become registered with the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists or the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists as defined by The Agrologists Act.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science degree is preferred.
• CCA designation would be an asset.
• a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality agronomic training (virtual, in‑person, print, and in‑field) to Grow Team Advisors to strengthen decision‑making, product confidence, and same‑store sales.
• Partner with commodity managers and Senior Retail Agronomists to align training with portfolio strategy, seasonal priorities, and retail execution, serving as a technical escalation and enablement resource.
• Provide agronomic expertise and field validation across crop protection, seed, crop nutrition, private brand, and specialty products (e.g., biologicals and fertilizers) to drive adoption and market growth.
• Support sales and marketing initiatives by ensuring accurate agronomic messaging, contributing to campaigns, and acting as an agronomy subject‑matter expert.
• Enable effective use and adoption of AgZone FIELD by training agronomists on best practices, value creation, and consistent application in agronomic services.
• Travel to local Ag retails 3-4 days a week, or as necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• short-term incentives
• a comprehensive benefits package
• an employer-contributed pension plan
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior