Canada

Agronomic Support Specialist

AgCall Inc. has an exciting field opportunity for ag professionals starting August 11th through to September 15th. A Corn Crop Scout will inspect corn fields in select regions to gather observations for a specific pest. Successful Associates must be a self-starter, motivated, and make good assessments in field to determine if a pest is present or not.

Geography
  • Eastern Canada
    • Ontario - Ottawa Valley through Winchester region
    • Quebec - region is a Triangle between Granby, Sherbrooke to Quebec City
  • Western Canada
    • Manitoba - region centered around Carberry
    • Saskatchewan - hwy 16 corridor from Saskatoon to Lloydminster
    • Alberta - Lloydminster to Red Deer
    • Alberta - Taber to Brooks
Requirements
  • Must be available for day travel to make field visits from approximately August 11 through September 15
  • Agronomy or equivalent industry experience
  • Skilled at in-field scouting, insect identification, crop assessment, and environmental conditions
  • Strong observation skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Use of a Smartphone
  • Valid driver’s license and vehicle in good working condition
Responsibilities
  • Connect with growers to confirm field locations
  • Investigate and assess fields for a specific pest
  • Work with a team to conduct all field scouts, document findings, and relay information
  • Data collection and documentation of observations in an online platform
  • Communicate to grower, client, and AgCall management
Training

Successful Associates must attend a technical training session. Additional in-field training will be available. Attendance at training is required. Associates will report directly to AgCall and will receive training on the data collection and submission procedures.

Compensation

Associates earn competitive wages. Associates earn an hourly base rate, bonuses and mileage and expense reimbursement based on prior authorization.

Questions

If you have any questions about this position or about becoming an AgCall Associate, please contact us via e-mail at associates@agcall.com and an AgCall representative will get back to you.

About Agcall

Since 1988, AgCall has been the leader in providing word-of-mouth and peer influence marketing, sales, service and education solutions to the agriculture and food industry in Canada and the United States.

AgCall’s strength lies in our ability to influence our client’s customers – on the phone, in person, or online. Ultimately, we believe in creating brand awareness, gathering customer intelligence, providing customer service and increasing sales, retention, satisfaction and loyalty.

AgCall mobilizes AgCall Associates to be ambassadors and advocates of our client’s company and brands. AgCall Associates are knowledgeable, trained professionals and peers from within the industry, selected by AgCall in specific geographies and with specific skill sets in alignment with our client's needs.

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