Crop Specialist

Work Term: Permanent

• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• or equivalent experience

**Work setting**

• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

**Tasks**

• Liaise with researchers, educators and government or business managers on matters pertaining to farming and agriculture
• Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given
• Prepare and conduct advisory information sessions and lectures for farmers and other groups

**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**

• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) Program

**Area of work experience**

• Agribusiness
• Agricultural economics or finance
• Extension or education
• Farm management
• Field crops
• Horticulture and/or gardening
• Marketing
• Plant science
• Soil science
• Plant growth and development
• Plant nutrition

**Security and safety**

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

**Transportation/travel information**

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence

**Work conditions and physical capabilities**

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

**Own tools/equipment**

• Computer
• Printer
• Cellular phone

**Personal suitability**

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

**Screening questions**

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is your current level of study?

**Green job**

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

**Workplace information**

• Remote work available

**Health benefits**

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

**Financial benefits**

• Commission
• Gasoline paid

**Long term benefits**

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)