Agronomy Summer Student

Job Description

Dauphin Consumers Co-operative Ltd. is inviting applications for a

Agronomy Summer Student (Seasonal)

At our Ste Rose Agro Location

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Provide customer service support at the retail location, including greeting customers and assisting with inquiries
• Assist agronomy and sales staff with day-to-day operations during the growing season
• Support field activities such as crop scouting, soil sampling, tissue sampling, and plot maintenance
• Collect, record, and organize agronomic data including crop staging, pest identification, and field observation
• Help prepare agronomic recommendations under the guidance of licensed agronomists
• Assist with inventory management, receiving product, and maintaining clean and organized facilities
• Participate in seasonal programs such as seed plot tours, field demonstrations, and agronomy events
• Operate basic farm and retail equipment safely (training provided as required)
• Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Complete other duties as assigned to support peak seasonal workload

Qualifications:

• The ability of working in a team environment
• Provide excellent customer service and project a positive image
• Mature, reliable, and self-motivated
• Punctual, and able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Knowledgeable in fertilizer, seed and chemical products
• Agricultural related post secondary education as asset
• Class 5 License

Join our team! Dauphin Co-op offers a challenging career with excellent benefits and pension plan, and many opportunities in the Co-operative Retail System. Become part of an organization that prides itself on community involvement and continued growth.

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