Agronomist

**Leduc Co-op** is hiring an **Agronomist** at our Agro Facility in **Calmar, AB.**

**Who we are**:
**What you will do**:
Reporting to the Agro Manager, you will be responsible for:

- Assist with the operations of an Agro Facility, consisting of a fertilizer plant, chemicals, bins, & farm equipment
- Develop, coordinate, and implement a customer communication plan, providing our customers with relevant, accurate information on agronomy, products, and services available at Leduc Co-op
- To organize, direct and coordinate the sales activity to ensure an acceptable standard is achieved, including purchasing of materials and all the way to deliveries to customers
- Support and maintain a contact program through visiting customers in their respective workplace
- Deliver on field activities required and communicate results effectively to customers and ways to improve on their operations
- To act as a liaison between our customers and suppliers
- To grow the Agro Department to the position of a one stop area for customers
- To maintain and lead a culture of safety through adherence to company standards for health and safety, loss prevention, and environmental due diligence
- And all related duties as required

**Why it matters**:
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.

**Who you are**:
You are looking for a career in Agriculture and:

- You have a minimum of high school, and a related post secondary diploma/degree in the Agricultural field. A professional designation is an asset
- Related work experience may be considered in lieu of post secondary education
- 3 - 5 years Agro experience will be an asset
- Related managerial experience an asset
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- The ability to work independently, and as part of a team
- Must be creative and resourceful
- Must be highly motivated
- Will look at making this a career path, to grow the Agro Department
- Must hold a valid driving license, with TDG endorsement
- Good understanding of all aspects of a farming operation, both grains and animals
- Must be able to travel to various farms/towns to meet with customers

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 are 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.

Please note that safety-sensitive positions will require pre-employment alcohol and substance testing.