Senior Agronomist, Agronomy Services

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Description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Agronomy team as a Senior Agronomist. This diverse team of professionals specializes in multiple service offerings including full-service field scouting, variable fertility & seed mapping, crop intelligence moisture probes and more. As a Senior Agronomist you will have the opportunity to spend your time in the field learning applied Precision Agronomy.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Conduct field scouting visits regarding plant stand / establishment, herbicide timing / efficacy, insect and disease management checks.
• Be knowledgeable of current agronomic practices and government agricultural programs.
• Actively maintain up to date knowledge of current industry best practices and trends and communicates relevant information to growers and clients.
• Perform soil tests and plant tissue tests as needed, including analysis to perform recommendations.
• Conduct analysis through the winter months regarding fertility & seed recommendations, soil moisture data, yield data, etc.
• Investigate and evaluate potential opportunities to provide further value to our customers.
• Willingness to work in an outdoor setting, along with overtime as needed during peak season.
• Ability to work out of a home office when not performing in-field functions.
• Provides coaching and mentorship Agronomists and Agronomy Interns as required.
• Demonstrates exceptional relationship building ability with clients, dealers and the consulting team.
• Believes in the purpose of agriculture and has a passion for our industry.
• Strong demonstrated communication skills with our clients, team, and industry stakeholders.
• Innovative thinker that solves problems with insight and intuition.
• Ability to work independently but also believes in collaboration and team synergy.

Skills and Experience