Manitoba Organics, Nutrient Management Advisor

Manitoba Organics is hiring a Nutrient Management Advisor!

The Manitoba Organics (MO) is a dynamic organization committed to promoting, supporting, and advancing sustainable organic agriculture across Manitoba, Canada. With a rich heritage in ecological farming practices, our organization strives to unite and empower organic producers, businesses, and stakeholders within the region.

At the core of our activities lies a dedication to fostering the growth and resilience of sustainable agriculture. We undertake various initiatives and programs designed to champion organic farming practices and facilitate education and networking opportunities for our members and the wider agriculture community.

The Nutrient Management Advisor will play a vital outreach and support role in promoting the Nutrient Budgeting App across the Prairie provinces. This tool helps farmers make informed decisions about legume integration for nutrient management. The advisor will:

• Engage with farmers through workshops, field days, one-on-one meetings, and classroom presentations
• Provide technical support for farmers using the Nutrient Budgeting App
• Collect user case data and feedback to improve the tool’s accessibility and accuracy
• Support the communication of sustainable practices through documenting user success cases
• Coordinate with project partners and contribute to outreach material development

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Background in agronomy, soil science, environmental studies, or agriculture (or equivalent experience)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with farmers or in agricultural settings is an asset
• Organized, self-directed, and enthusiastic about sustainability
• Comfortable with technology and data tools (experience with apps or digital tools is an asset)
• Willing to travel to farms and agriculture events across the Prairie provinces

This position is partially funded through the Science Horizons grant program designed to support youth employment in Canada. As a condition of this funding, applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. The participant must:

• Be legally entitled to work in Canada;
• Be age 30 or under;
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or hold refugee status in Canada;
• Be currently unemployed, underemployed, or hold part-time employment.
• The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle.

Term:
Contractual;
Full-time Summer Position

Hours per week: 35 hours per week for 9 months

Location:Remote, with travel to non-profit events. The ideal candidate will be based in the Prairies (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan).

Anticipated Start Date:July 21st, 2025 (Candidate availability dependent)

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