What you’ll do :
Reporting to the Agro Manager your duties will include but are not limited to; assist with grower / customer communication plans, assist agronomist in helping to provide guidance on seed, pest identification, crop management and crop nutrition so our growers / customers can make informed decisions.
Deliver on field activities such as receiving and dispersing agricultural products (including fertilizer), scouting and soil testing where required and communicating results effectively to the grower / customers.
Communicate the needs of the growers to our suppliers with the assistance of other team members, general health and safety and continue both personal and professional development.
Who you are :
You are looking for a career in Ag Retail and :
- You are registered in a degree or diploma in agriculture or related field is considered an asset.
- You are able to work both independently and as a member of a highly motivated team.
- You have excellent customer service skills, communication skills and the ability to problem solve.
- You are highly motivated.
- You possess strong interpersonal skills.
- Must hold a valid class 5 Driver’s License, Class 3 is an asset.
- Must be able to work flexible hours depending on the demands of the season.
- You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-orientated and strive to be the best in what you do.
Core Competencies :
Proven abilities in the following competencies are considered an asset :
1. Action Oriented Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
2. Nimble Learning Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
3. Self-Development Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
4. Customer Focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Homestead offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefit package and an employer matched pension plan. We encourage our Team to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop and we foster a culture of living up to our values of Integrity, Responsibility, and Excellence.