Agronomist - Elrose Saskatchewan - Jobs in Saskatchewan

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Agronomist - ElroseMax Ag Consulting Ltd. is an independent agronomy consulting company based out of Plenty, SK, and serving west central Saskatchewan. Our focus is on providing advice and services to our customers to increase the yields and profitability of their farming operations.Currently we service over 150,000 acres in our trade area with multiple service offerings including full-service field scouting, SWAT MAPS variable rate fertility & seed, Crop Intelligence moisture probes, among others. We are a small, actively growing company with lots of room to expand your skill set/role, and opportunity to grow your influence within our trade area and within the company.We are currently seeking a Full-Time Agronomist to help us deliver our service offerings to our customers in west central Saskatchewan. This position will be working with customers in the Elrose area, but home location for the successful applicant is flexible.Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Conduct field scouting visits regarding plant stand/establishment, herbicide timing/efficacy, insect and disease management checks.
• Be knowledgeable of current agronomic practices and government agricultural programs.
• Actively maintain up to date knowledge of current industry best practices and trends and communicates relevant information to growers and clients.
• Perform soil tests and plant tissue tests as needed, including analysis to perform recommendations.
• Carry out functions regarding the SWAT MAP process, including mapping, soil sampling, ground truthing, plant stand & crop assessments.
• Conduct analysis through the winter months regarding fertility & seed recommendations, soil moisture data, yield data, etc.
• Investigate and evaluate potential opportunities to provide further value to our customers.
• Willingness to work in an outdoor setting, along with overtime as needed during peak season.
• Ability to work out of a home office when not performing in-field functions.

Leadership Accountabilities

• Demonstrates exceptional relationship building ability with clients, dealers and the Max Ag Consulting team
• The knack of being curious and wanting to explore the industry
• Believes in the purpose of agriculture and has a passion for our industry
• Strong demonstrated communication skills with our clients, team, and industry stakeholders
• Innovative thinker that solves problems with insight and intuition
• Ability to work independently but also believes in collaboration and team synergy

Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Agriculture or related field.
• A minimum 3 years of Agronomy field experience
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Thorough knowledge of agricultural software programs and applications
• Applicants must be registered or become registered with the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists as defined by The Agrologists Act.
• Strong communication skills are needed not only with our customers, but within our team to further our knowledge and expertise.

We provide a competitive salary with a full benefits program for the successful candidate, including a RRSP plan, company vehicle, ATV, laptop, cell phone, and all other equipment as needed.Webpage: https://www.maxag.ca/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxagconsultingJob Type: Full-timeSalary: $60,000.00-$85,000.00 per yearAdditional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Company car
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift

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