Agronomy / Product Development Summer Student - Manitoba

UPLMB, CA

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$50,000.00–CA$60,000.00 yearly

Job description

UPL Limited (NSE : UPL & BSE : 512070, LSE : UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, with annual revenue exceeding $6bn. We are a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg®, UPL is focused on accelerating progress for the food system. We are building a network that is reimagining sustainability, redefining the way an entire industry thinks and works – open to fresh ideas, innovation, and new answers as we strive towards our mission to make every single food product more sustainable. As one of the largest agriculture solutions companies worldwide, our robust portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions with more than 14,000 registrations. We are present in more than 130 countries, represented by more than 10,000 colleagues globally. For more information about our integrated portfolio of solutions across the food value chain including seeds, post-harvest, as well as physical and digital services, please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Objectives :

Gain experience with regional crops and UPL Canada product portfolio
To gain knowledge in initiating and implementing large scale grower and small-scale product development trials
Develop customer relationship skills by working with and observing interactions between Technical Sales Specialist (TSS) and growers
Obtain experience with project presentation skills and working in a team environment
Increase agronomic skills in the field of weed, insect and disease identification, pesticide application and biosolution use

Required Qualifications :

Currently pursuing an Agriculture related Bachelor's degree or Agriculture diploma from an accredited program (Agri-Business or Agronomy major preferred)

Must be able to work independently from a home office

Skilled in computer use (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook)

Valid driver's license and good driving record

Superior work ethic and highly motivated

Leadership and interpersonal skills / experience desired

Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently

Written and oral communication skills, with ability to influence decision-making

Basic knowledge of farming practices

Agriculture / agronomy background is preferred

Job Duties :

Assist in initiation and management of field demonstration and product development plots where product data is collected, analyzed, and summarized

Assist in application of product for research and development trials

Assist in agronomy product trials at Ag in Motion

Build interpersonal and communication skills while working closely with Technical Support Specialist, consultants, retails and customers

Maintain and observe safe working conditions

Benefits :

Company Vehicle

Compensation for Cell Phone

Home Office

Computer

Company Credit Card