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Agriculturist - Jobs in Lethbridge, AB

Express Employment Professionals
Job LocationLethbridge, AB
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryNot Disclosed
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypeFull Time

Job Description

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting on behalf of a leading production facility in Taber, AB. We are currently looking for one (1) agriculturist that is passionate about what they do!Responsibilities

  • Regulate Sugar Beet Production by contracting grower, distributing seeds, measuring fields, enforcing contracted acreage, reporting crops, and producing statistics.
  • Convey research data to growers (ie. new production practices).
  • Assist growers in developing a fertility program to increase sugar beet yield and quality and provide herbicide recommendations, while monitoring fields for insect levels.
  • Prepare presentations for and assist in the coordination of annual Grower information seminars.
  • Develop and maintain grower relations throughout the year.
  • Manage Sugar Beet Storage/Pile and coordinate the building of sugar beet storage piles.
  • Monitor pile temperatures and physical appearance to localize problem areas within the storage piles and consult with Agricultural Superintendent to take appropriate action.
  • Develop and ensure employee Orientation, Training and Supervision.
  • Work with the Agriculture Recruiter to staff the receiving stations for the Harvest season.
  • Train and monitor staff in standard operating procedures and safe work practices, including new employee orientation.
  • Monitor employee activities continuously to ensure company policies and procedures are being followed.
  • Maintain grower records by collecting, compiling and entering a variety of crop-related data (Production records, pesticide usage, cropping rotation, fertility information, harvest data, etc.).
  • Prepare for next season by performing drill and sprayer nozzle testing.
  • Work closely with the company’s Site Safety Coordinator to ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety policies and practices and ensure safe work practices are being followed.
  • Perform a variety of administrative functions required by the position.
  • You are on call 24/7 during Harvest (6-8 weeks).
Qualifications/Requirements
  • Post-Secondary education in Agriculture, or a suitable combination of education and experience.
  • Valid Class 5 Drivers License.
  • Knowledge of Beet processing (an asset).
  • Experience in a unionized environment (an asset).
  • A farm background combined with knowledge of plant and soil science would be a definite asset.
  • Intermediate knowledge of MS Office.
  • Efficient, organized, ability to manage several projects and teams and competing priorities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to make sound decisions and quickly adapt to changing situations.
  • Skills at taking initiative, working with little supervision and developing a team environment.
  • Ability to handle pressure.
  • Occasional lifting of up to 30 kgs.
Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per yearSchedule:
  • 8 hour shift
Application question(s):
  • Are you able to commute, or relocate, to Taber
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