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agricultural soil and crop specialist Verified
Posted on April 23, 2024 by Employer details ViviGro Sustainable Solutions Ltd.
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Education: Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Wet/damp. Work setting: Rural area. Remote location. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Tasks: Analyze agricultural data. Conduct research. Share research reports to farmers. Prepare and conduct advisory information sessions and lectures for farmers and other groups. Provide counselling and advisory services to farmers on agricultural subjects. Type of crops: Greenhouse vegetables. Area of work experience: Environmental management. Field crops. Land use. Marketing. Plant science. Soil science. Plant disease, pest and weed prevention and eradication. Plant growth and development. Plant nutrition. Specialization or experience: Green economy sector. Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Travel expenses paid by employer. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Screening questions: Are you willing to relocate for this position?. What is the highest level of study you have completed?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Workplace information: On the road job. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Mileage paid. Pension plan. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Free parking available. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities.- LocationSaskatoon, SKOn the road job
- Salary$28.00HOUR hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Weekend, Flexible Hours, To be determined
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Verified
- Source Job Bank #2881841
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On the road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Green job Help - Green job - Help
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy
- Wet/damp
Work setting
- Rural area
- Remote location
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Analyze agricultural data
- Conduct research
- Share research reports to farmers
- Prepare and conduct advisory information sessions and lectures for farmers and other groups
- Provide counselling and advisory services to farmers on agricultural subjects
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Greenhouse vegetables
Area of work experience
- Environmental management
- Field crops
- Land use
- Marketing
- Plant science
- Soil science
- Plant disease, pest and weed prevention and eradication
- Plant growth and development
- Plant nutrition
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Pension plan
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.
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