Seasonal Agronomy Assistant
Lethbridge, AB, CA, T1J 4P4
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.
Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering 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.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.
What You'll Do:
- Assist in seed planting, ensuring that seeds are planted at the correct rate and depth.
- Conduct plant counts and take field notes (utilizing various iPhone applications) on crop emergence.
- Scout production fields to monitor crop conditions and identify problem weeds and insects.
- Manage the isolation needs of canola throughout the season.
- Lead repeated and systematic rouging efforts to clear fields of off-types, volunteer plants, noxious weeds, and diseased plants.
- Scout future seed production fields to limit possible mutation and intercrossing between self-pollinating undesired and desired plants.
- Model our core value of safety by always utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and following safety protocols.
- Safely operate a company vehicle, travelling locally on a daily basis returning to home location at end of shift.
- Embrace a safety-mindset, committing to safe work practices through Key Daily Actions.
- Demonstrate a willingness and enthusiasm to complete additional tasks to meet business objectives.
What You'll Bring:
- A High School diploma or equivalent certificate is required.
- A Valid Class 5 driver’s license is required.
- Ability to routinely lift up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working in outdoor weather conditions for the majority of work shift.
- Able to stoop, bend, and walk for extended periods of time.
- Skilled in repetitive pulling and grasping with hands and arms.
- Accountability to team with dependable attendance and completion of assigned workload.
- Interpersonal effectiveness to collaborate with colleagues and leaders.
- Flexibility to adjust shift start time based on weather conditions.
- Organized approach to completing work in alignment with priorities.
- Post secondary education in Agriculture, Crop and Soil sciences, or Ag Technology is an asset.
- Previous work experience in agricultural field scouting is an asset.
Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!
The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien 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. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.
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