Casual Agronomy Assistant

Found in: Talent CA C2 - 7 days ago


Carnduff, Canada Nutrien Full time

At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien™,  the largest crop inputs company in the world. As part of our collective mission of Feeding the Future, Nutrien Ag Solutions provides full-acre solutions through our trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and who support inclusion.

Working at Nutrien Ag Solutions will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be, and grow your career.

This casual position is for a 3 month period.

Agronomy-focused internship to learn the ins and out of a Nutrien Ag Solutions retail location. As a Casual Agronomy Assistant, you will assist our team of agronomists in providing full-acre solutions to our growers. This hands-on role offers a unique chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world situations, playing a vital part in helping farmers achieve their highest yields. 

What you will do: 

Assist agronomists with crop scouting, soil sampling, and data collection 

Interpret data to provide recommendations on fertilizers, pesticides, and other crop inputs 

Assist with the planning and execution of field days and grower meetings 

Maintain strong relationships with growers and internal teams 

Execute our culture of care and comply with all Nutrien Ag Solutions’ and industry regulatory and EH&S standards. 

What you will bring: 

Currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year higher education degree program in Agriculture or a related program with an interest in Agriculture

Must have a graduation date of December 2024 or later

Must possess a valid Canadian driver’s license