Agronomist Summer Student - Melfort - Prairie North Co-op

Prairie North Co-op is hiring a Agronomist Summer Student at our Agro Centre located in Melfort, Saskatchewan.

Who we are:

By joining Prairie North Co-operative, you are now part of one of the most progressive and diverse retail businesses in the area. Our Co-op includes operations in Melfort, Naicam, St. Brieux, Kelvington, Archerwill and Spalding. Through living our values of Integrity, Service and Unity our Vision is to be trusted first choice in the communities we serve. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.prairienorthcoop.crs

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Agro Manager, the Agronomist Summer Student provides basic agronomic information and advice on seed, pest identification, crop protection, and crop nutrient/fertilizer so local co-op customers can make informed decisions based on reported findings.  Additional responsibilities include:

• Perform field scouting, agronomic troubleshooting, crop planning, fertility, and crop protection recommendations

• Maintain knowledge of current industry best practices and trends

• Support senior team members in executing transactions and operational duties

• Communicate effectively with senior team members to ensure inventory is in place to match demand

Who you are: 

• You are pursuing a degree in agriculture and are motivated to gain industry experience
• You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do

• You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most

   

Apply to tyler.jones@prairienorth.crs or contact Tyler Jones at 306-752-9381