Agronomist

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.

What you will do:   

• Provide agronomic information and advice to current and potential customers – arranging for access to specialists and learning opportunities where necessary
• Maintain strong relationships with growers and internal teams
• Analyze current and future agricultural trends and service needs, and collaborate with the sales, marketing, and operations teams to develop and implement strategies that create opportunities
• Maintain knowledge of Nutrien Ag Solutions product offerings, including features, benefits, and uses
• Distribute recommendations of annual crop and forage seed varieties to staff and customers
• Provide crop scouting services for customers in season
• Collect soil, tissue, weed, pest, and water samples for analysis and interpret data to provide recommendations on fertilizers, pesticides, and other crop inputs to customers
• Research and respond to technical inquiries
• Plan and conduct field trials of designated research material using defined methods that will ensure accuracy
• Interact with Division and Branch Management to convey results and provide recommendations based on active knowledge of marketing requirements 
• Organize and participate in customer field tours and grower meetings. Present technical information related to fertilizer, seed varieties, pesticide options and other marketing programs 
• Liaise with appropriate industry contacts 
• Champion Nutrien’s culture of care and comply with Nutrien, industry regulatory, and EH&S standards
• Utilize and leverage available digital technologies to complete work accurately and efficiently
• Perform other related duties, as required

Skills:

• Demonstrated dependability, reliability, and commitment to safety
• Ability to conduct work in a professional and confidential manner in alignment with Nutrien's Code of Ethics
• In-depth product knowledge and sales abilities
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills with the ability to build trusting relationships with team members and customers
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Strong time management, planning, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work independently and as a part of an effective team 

What you will bring:   

• 3+ years of progressively responsible agri-business and/or other related customer service function
• Post-secondary education in Agriculture or equivalent in experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience, which result in the required level of knowledge, competencies, skills, and abilities, may be considered
• Must possess a valid Canadian driver’s license
• Agronomy Degree, CCA or P.Ag. accreditation is not required but will be considered an asset

Are you a good match? Apply today!

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.  

Nutrien Ag Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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