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Corteva Agriscience Production Agronomist in Chatham-Kent, Ontario
Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Production Agronomist to join our team in Chatham, Ontario, Canada.
Who are we, and what do we do?
Corteva Agrisciences creates the world's most recognized and premium agricultural solutions to address the greatest challenges in agriculture. With a focus on technology, Corteva Agriscience creates seed and crop protection products that increase productivity and profit for farmers while reducing risks to their business. Every day our digital tools deliver insights our global partners need to thrive now and into the future.
As the world’s first dedicated agriculture start-up, we’re building a culture that stays curious, thinks differently, acts boldly and takes a stand on what’s right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. We know we’ve got big challenges to solve - we hope you'll be part of the solution. Whether you are in the lab or on the farm, teaching classes or crafting code - we need bold thinkers and fearless doers to bring their best to the job at hand. Every role at Corteva Agriscience includes an opportunity to grow what matters.
The Production Agronomist serves as a primary field contact for our hybrid corn seed production and is responsible for training and education of seed field employees and growers in agronomy and safety.
This role will be on-site at our Corteva location. Work/Visa Sponsorship not offered for this role.
What You’ll Do:
Grower/Contractor management and support
Supervise field operations (acreage allocation, seed delivery, planting, scouting, roguing, detasseling and harvest)
Remain current with latest production technology and government programs to support seed growers.
Develop and implement programs regarding agronomic issues in production fields to drive increased yields and quality.
Complete administrative duties: signing of grower contract, collection and inputting data, preparation of field reports, and providing proposals for field improvement initiatives.
Perform and coordinate seed logistics activities.
Satisfy internal production standards.
Support and implement Digital Agronomy programs.
Promotes a positive work attitude and cultivates harmonious relations.
Promotes a safe working environment and manage assigned Safety Programs.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in agronomy, agriculture science, or a related field
What Skills You Need:
3-5 years’ experience working with seed growers and seed plant operations or equivalent education and experience required.
Knowledge of production agriculture, field equipment, and current precision agriculture technology
Supervisory and team leadership skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment,
Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
Excellent computer skills with the ability to use MS Office
Possess or be willing to obtain an Ontario Pesticide Vendor Certificate
Willingness to work in a variety of conditions (field, plant, warehouse- hot, cold, dust etc.)
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. occasionally
Possess a valid drivers license.
Possess or be willing to obtain a Certified Crop Advisor designation.
Possess or be willing to obtain a drone Pilot Certificate for basic operations through Transport Canada
Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information
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