Job Description

Wynyard Co-op is hiring an Agronomist at our Agro Center in Wynyard, Saskatchewan.

Who we are:

Wynyard Co-op is friendly retail in a welcoming community located in the central region of Saskatchewan. Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Agro Center Manager, the Agronomist will be responsible for consulting with and providing agronomic support, services, leading knowledge and appropriate recommendations to our valued growers and customers in the Wynyard area through:

• Development/maintenance and administration of a farm contact program with present and prospective customers, promoting the services and product lines available at the Wynyard Co-op
• Meeting set sales and margin budgets
• Being responsible for the safe handling, receiving, storage and administration of crop protection products

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 have:

• A degree or diploma in Agriculture or Agribusiness
• Professional certifications (PAg/CCA and/or Articling)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an agriculture-related field (retail, fertility, crop protection)
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Strong agricultural background in sales, account management and agronomy
• Crop planning and scouting agronomy experience
• A 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.

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’re 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.

Apply online or contact us at ohs.wdcoop@sasktel.net for more information.

This posting will remain active until a suitable candidate has been identified.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.