Job Description

Description :

Central Alberta Co-op is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business, being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. We live where you live, work where you work and help grow the economy right here.

Our Agro site in Lacombe is looking for a full-time Agronomist to join our team.

Full-time: 40 hours/week. Benefit eligible after 3 months.

This position provides benefits, if you are coming from out of province please remember you need to have AB Health coverage to be covered by our plan provider.

Availability requirements: Weekdays (mornings, afternoons and evenings) and weekends (mornings and afternoons).

Responsibilities:

• Provide information on seed, weed, disease and insect control so customers can make an informed decision,
• Responsible to provide superior service and technical advice to Co-op customers and promote the sales of all Agro product lines especially crop inputs (including petroleum, bins and equipment),
• Develop and administer an aggressive farm contact program with present and prospective customers, promoting the services and product lines available at the Co-op,
• Communicate professionally with suppliers and act as facilitator for the resolution of product complaints,
• Manage all suppliers programming to the benefit of growers and CAC,
• Assure customer satisfaction of products by providing product, agronomy and customer service support,
• Pricing, price checks, sales, and inventory management of crop protection products, working with Retail Manager and FCL Crop Supplies Sales Coordinator,
• Be goal oriented seeking both personal and professional development, by attending FCL training seminars offered by Crop Supplies, Petroleum and HR. Also attend supplier and research information days/tours where possible.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Agriculture or in a related field required,
• Strong problem-solving skills,
• Strong self-motivation,
• Able to work and perform in a team environment,
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.,
• Knowledge of the trading area and local farmers would be an asset,
• CCA designation would be an asset,
• PAg/AIT would be an asset.

Central Alberta Co-op is proud to offer a supportive working environment based on our Brand Values of Excellence, Integrity and Responsibility. We are pleased to offer a competitive salary, the opportunity for advancement and personal growth and benefits, depending on employment status. We are COR certified and committed to providing our team members and customers a safe working and shopping environment.

This posting will remain open until January 26, 2023, or until a suitable candidate is found. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and three references. If for any reason you have difficulty uploading documents please fill out the Work Experience and Education sections.

Successful candidates must provide a government-issued proof of SIN document prior to hiring (e.g. SIN card or Confirmation of SIN letter).

We appreciate your interest. However, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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