Manager - Agronomy

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 manager within our West Central Saskatchewan Region. 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 trusted advisor, you’ll provide comprehensive agronomic advice to our clients.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Team Management

• Mentor, motivate, and coach agronomy team members in professional and personal development by setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and addressing performance issues promptly.
• Oversee agronomist field operations including crop management, in-season recommendations, and customer planning throughout the year through regular field visits and other oversight.

Goals and Development

• Work with Agronomy team members to set goals and objectives and monitor progress to ensure targets are met.
• Actively maintain up-to-date knowledge of current industry best practices and trends and communicate relevant information to team members, growers, and clients.
• Investigate and evaluate potential opportunities to provide further value to our clients.

Networking and Community Engagement

• Raise awareness of MNP through discussions at community events including client and firm-sponsored functions. Network in local communities and consider business development opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes.
• Willingness to work in an outdoor setting, maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary, and contribute overtime hours as required during peak season.

Client Interaction

• In addition to management responsibilities, maintain the flexibility to work hands-on with our clients to maintain practical skills, further build client relationships and referral sources, and maintain professional relevance with agronomy and agriculture.

• Conduct field scouting visits regarding plant stand/establishment, herbicide timing/efficacy, insect and disease management checks as needed.
• Perform soil tests and plant tissue tests as required, including analysis to develop recommendations.
• Carry out functions regarding VR Mapping, including mapping, soil sampling, ground truthing, plant stand & crop assessments.
• Conduct analysis through the winter months regarding fertility & seed recommendations, soil moisture data, yield data, etc.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, or related field.
• Proven experience in agronomy management, including team leadership and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of agronomy principles, crop production, and soil science.
• Excellent training and development skills, including the ability to design and deliver impactful training programs.
• Believes in the purpose of agriculture and has a passion for our industry.
• Strong demonstrated communication skills with 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to individuals at various levels of understanding.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Valid driver's license.

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm-sponsored social events and more!

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!