What You'll Do:

• Recommend appropriate Nutrien products and fertilizer products to customers 
• Identify, procure and care for grower demonstration plots for varietal comparison purposes 
• Gather, compile, analyze and interpret test results and prepare and forward progress reports 
• Design and inspect program experiment, records, notes and seasonal staff logbooks. Ensure that application of seeding, fertility and pesticide occurs when weather condition are optimal 
• Regularly search for new opportunities that will enhance or expand the Company’s market presence 
• Plan and conduct the field testing of designated research material using defined methods that will ensure accuracy and optimize results under experimental protocol  
• Interact with Division and Branch Management to convey results and provide recommendations based on active knowledge of marketing requirements 
• Distribute variety information and recommendations to staff and customers. Attend and participate in customer information meetings as directed. Present technical information related to seed varieties and other marketing programs 
• Liaise with appropriate industry contacts 
• Assist in promotion and recommendation of Proven Seed varieties and Loveland Products and Echelon services to farm customers through product knowledge and local field trials 
• Identify local weed species, and be familiar with the biology and control of local pests 
• Interpret soil and tissue tests and required, and be able to recommend best practices for soil fertility management for local customers 
• Understand proper method for soil or tissue testing for customers 

What You'll Bring:

• Grade 12 or recognized equivalent, supplemented with effective completion of Certificate in Agriculture, Agri-Business Certificate, or equivalent post-secondary education  
• 2+ years of applied agronomy and/or equivalent combination of education and experience  
• Valid class 5 driver’s license