Agro Advisor

Job title: Agro Advisor

Job description: Description :

Pincher Creek Co-op is hiring an Agro Advisor to join our team, in Pincher Creek, AB.

If you are looking to grow your career in Agriculture and have a “people-first” attitude, we invite you to apply for this position!

As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. Our work is guided by our values of integrity, excellence and responsibility and driven by our vision of building sustainable communities together. To learn more about who we are, visit www.pinchercreekco-op.crs.

What you’ll do:

As the Agro Advisor, you will be the face of Pincher Creek Co-op within the communities we serve, delivering world-class customer service and providing support to the operation of the Agro Department. You will:

• Build and maintain relationships with current and future customers and promote the Co-op’s services and products.
• Make recommendations on products, services, and programs to meet and exceed customer needs. This will involve field scouting, plot tours, and providing the most recent information available on seed, weed, disease, and insect control. This will also involve investigating potential challenges and offering solutions.
• Be proactively involved in the business decision-making process of key customers.
• Provide learning opportunities to customers that will provide value-added tools and resources to their business.
• Stay up to date on current and future agricultural trends.
• Create and implement strategies for growth opportunities.
• Assist with pricing, price checks, sales, and inventory management of crop protection products. This also includes the safe handling and storage of crop protection products and ensuring all AWSA & CPI standards are met.

The Community:

The community of Pincher Creek is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Offering all essential amenities and more, Pincher Creek is rich in outdoor recreation with year-round activities! Whether skiing, fishing, or golfing (just to name a few) is your thing, you will find that plus more here! Let your adventurous lifestyle take hold in this community! For more information on Pincher Creek, visit their website at .

Why it matters:

Unlike traditional businesses, we’re owned by our members—the same people who use our products and services. When we are profitable, our member-owners and their communities benefit. This unique business model sets us apart and makes us truly different.

Working at Co-op gives you the opportunity to do work that truly matters. Our commitment to our members and the community means that we strive to make a positive impact every day. We believe that our success should be shared, and we work hard to create value for our communities.

Who you are:

You are passionate about Agriculture and making a difference in the community and you:

• Have a degree or diploma in Agriculture.
• Have your Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) designation or are willing to pursue the designation.
• Assistance will be provided to pursue designation.
• Have 1-3 years of industry-related experience.
• You are honest, trustworthy, results-oriented, and strive to be the best in what you do.
• You believe in collaboration, building relationships, and value the perspectives of others.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, including eligibility to participate in the Pincher Creek Co-op’s bonus program.
• Extended Health Care, Dental, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employer Matched Pension Plan (5% matched).
• Opportunities for career growth and development, including assistance with continued education.
• Opportunity for signing bonus and relocation assistance.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and cover letter to or apply directly at .

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

The Co-operative Retailing System embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process. FCLHP

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