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Head Agronomist

Royal Brinkman Canada Inc is a customer service focused company looking for an Agronomist to work the Kingsville/Leamington area. The successful candidate will lead our agronomy department and work with growers and account managers in our core horticultural markets – greenhouse fruit and veg, ornamentals, nursery, and mushrooms. If you would like to manage a dedicated team in a role that makes a strong companywide impact and adds value to our customers, this could be the job for you.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide agronomic support to customers based on scouting, grow media, tissue, SAP, nutrient solution and water sample analysis.
  • Lead the agronomy department of IPM and Agronomy technicians in the Guelph and Kingsville offices.
  • Regular site visits and communication with customers to ensure best fertility and pest control options.
  • With customer profitability in mind, develop comprehensive seasonal crop plans and Integrated Crop Management strategies with growers and account managers.
  • The ability to develop and relay a strong understanding of products (fertility, crop protection and biologicals) including features and benefits as well as proper use and application timing
  • Work with sales on product positioning in the marketplace.
  • Identify new opportunities in the market (pesticides, bios, strategies).
  • Maintain relationships with current customers and develop relations with new customers and prospects.
  • Work with sales and purchasing on forecasting product volumes.
  • Keep team up to date on current production challenges and agronomic practices for

Qualifications and Experience

  • Post-secondary education or graduate degree in agriculture related discipline.
  • 2-5 years of agronomy/horticulture experience preferably with some experience in Integrated Pest Management and fertility.
  • A Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) or P. Ag designation an asset.
  • Greenhouse or on farm experience a benefit particularly with fruit, vegetables or specialty crops.
  • Complete proficiency with essential Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
  • Excellent active listening, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Understanding of current agronomic practice.
  • Ability to work independently, make decisions, think critically and solve problems.
  • Ability to motivate and lead team.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, diplomacy, and good work ethic.
  • Candidate needs to be courteous, professional, patient and an enthusiastic team player; self-motivated, with the ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
     
    Position Details:
  • Permanent, Fulltime
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Only the selected candidates will receive a response.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours as required.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]