Agronomist
Kroeker Farms is one of Canada’s leading producers and suppliers of conventional and organic table potatoes. We take pride in our progressive approach to land stewardship, innovation, and quality. Our success is due to our passionate, driven People who work toward a common goal: to produce the highest quality potatoes in North America.
Healthy Food. Healthy World. is our vision. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, deliver on their commitments, are collaborative team players, and are always in search of a better way.
We are currently seeking an Agronomist who can support our business operations through their passion for best practices in farming and strong sense of ownership.
As a key part of our Agronomy Team, You’ll Have the Opportunity to Do What You Do Best:
- Create annual fertilizer and chemical plans.
- Work with farm software to create VR maps.
- Analyze agronomic data to identify trends and improve growing methods.
- Communicate closely with Production teams throughout the seasons.
- Participate in scouting, data collection, soil sampling and tissue analysis.
- Conduct variety and product trials.
- Attend company training and industry trade shows.
- Train staff in various areas as required.
We’re Looking For:
- An optimistic person who sees solutions and improvement opportunities in every situation.
- A love of working outdoors.
- A self-motivated, service-oriented mindset and willingness to take initiative.
- A degree or Diploma in Agriculture or related field - P. Ag or CCA is considered an advantage.
- 2+ years of applied agronomy and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Someone who is detail-oriented and well organized.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with crops, pesticides, and fertilizers in the current market.
- Awareness of industry trends, technology and developments.
- Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Team leadership ability.
- Exceptional time management and planning skills.
- The willingness to contribute to a positive team environment.
- A valid class 5 license.
We are a family/employee-owned business – our people are our greatest investment and strength. We offer a competitive wage & benefits package, group RRSP, and a profit-sharing plan.
If you’re interested in a rewarding career with a progressive company, please submit your resume to careers@kroekers.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.