Job Description
Dauphin Consumers Co-operative Ltd. is inviting applications for a
Agronomy Summer Student (Seasonal)
At our Dauphin Agro Location
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Provide customer service support at the retail location, including greeting customers and assisting with inquiries
- Assist agronomy and sales staff with day-to-day operations during the growing season
- Support field activities such as crop scouting, soil sampling, tissue sampling, and plot maintenance
- Collect, record, and organize agronomic data including crop staging, pest identification, and field observation
- Help prepare agronomic recommendations under the guidance of licensed agronomists
- Assist with inventory management, receiving product, and maintaining clean and organized facilities
- Participate in seasonal programs such as seed plot tours, field demonstrations, and agronomy events
- Operate basic farm and retail equipment safely (training provided as required)
- Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
- Complete other duties as assigned to support peak seasonal workload
Qualifications:
- The ability of working in a team environment
- Provide excellent customer service and project a positive image
- Mature, reliable, and self-motivated
- Punctual, and able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Knowledgeable in fertilizer, seed and chemical products
- Agricultural related post secondary education as asset
- Class 3 License
Join our team! Dauphin Co-op offers a challenging career with excellent benefits and pension plan, and many opportunities in the Co-operative Retail System. Become part of an organization that prides itself on community involvement and continued growth.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.