Agronomy Co-op Job Regina area,Saskatchewan Canada,Science

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Summary

Väderstad is looking for people who share our passion for farming. Our employees are the most important resource we have in achieving our goals. We provide great career opportunities for the right candidates in a rapidly evolving workplace with locations in ag markets across North America. Vaderstad is an equal opportunity employer, that values and respects diversity in its workforce. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.

The Agronomy Student will support field-based research, crop production trials, soil and plant assessments, and the evaluation of Väderstad equipment in Western Canadian growing conditions. The student will collect and organize agronomic data, assist with field demonstrations and testing, and communicate observations that help connect crop and soil performance with equipment design and use.

Why Work with Us?

Four-day work week, every week is a long weekend!

Väderstad provides you the opportunity to work with an ambitious, growth-oriented team that is driven to continuously improve.

Education/Experience

Currently enrolled in the University of Saskatchewan Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Agronomy major, Diploma in Agronomy, or a closely related plant, soil, or crop science program

Coursework or practical knowledge in crop production, soil management, plant science, weed science, pest management, or agricultural economics is an asset

Experience with field sampling, crop scouting, plot work, data collection, or agricultural research is an asset

Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and digital tools used to record, organize, and summarize field data

Core Competencies

Strong communication and organizational skills

Adaptable

Self-Starter

Must work well individually and as part of a team

Ability to think critically and analytically

Fluent in English

Strong interest in crop production, soil health, sustainable agriculture, and agricultural equipment

Careful and consistent when collecting field observations, measurements, samples, and trial data

Able to connect biological, ecological, and economic considerations when assessing agronomic issues

Comfortable communicating with growers, agronomists, product specialists, engineers, and other internal teams

Requirements

Assist with planning, establishing, monitoring, and evaluating field trials and product demonstrations

Collect field information such as crop stage, emergence, plant stand, residue conditions, soil conditions, treatment details, weather observations, and equipment settings

Assist with soil, plant, seed, and crop sampling using established procedures

Enter, organize, summarize, and help interpret agronomic data for reports and internal presentations

Document field activities with clear notes and photographs and identify data gaps or unusual results for follow-up

Support product specialists and engineering teams by providing agronomic observations related to seed placement, emergence, residue management, soil disturbance, and crop establishment

Participate in field days, demonstrations, grower visits, and other learning opportunities as required

Work Conditions

Physical Efforts:

Majority of time spent, moving, gathering, assembling.

Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs.

Some time spent in an office setting

Physical Environment:

Shop Conditions

Wear PPE as required

Regular outdoor work in agricultural fields and research plots, with exposure to dust, pollen, insects, uneven ground, noise, heat, cold, wind, and changing weather conditions

Seasonal travel to farms, field sites, demonstrations, and customer locations may be required

A valid driver’s license and ability to travel independently to field locations may be required

Agronomy Co-op

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