Education and Experience Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma in Agronomy, Horticulture, Soil Science, or a related fieldrequired;Bachelor’sdegree preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant agronomic experience will also be considered.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of agronomic technical experience supporting branch-based service operations, including developing product-usespecificationsand applying agronomic expertiseto support marketing, sales, and customer service functions.

• Demonstrated ability to transfer technical and product knowledge through training, coaching, and field support to operational and sales teams

• Have, or ability to obtain, all service specific pesticide licenses and related accreditations from the province of residence.

• Valid, permanent driver’s license fromprovinceof residence. Current liability auto insurance required.

• French language capability preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•Deep working knowledge of agronomy, horticulture, and soil science, applied in real-world service delivery environments. 

• Strong understanding of Canadian federal and provincial regulations governing pesticide, fertilizer, and chemical use, including licensing, application restrictions, and compliance requirements.

• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, executable expectations for branch teams.

• Proven ability to teach and transfer technical knowledge to frontline employees with varying levels of experience.

• Skilled at breaking down complex technical information into simple, practical guidance for technicians and BranchManagement.

• Experience developing and delivering hands-on training, onboarding support, and skill reinforcement in a field setting.

• Training anddevelopmentknowledge and skills to develop, design, and deliver technical knowledge and expertiseto audiences of varying skill levels.

• Strong knowledge of safe handling, storage, and application of chemicals and equipment.

• Ability toidentifyrisks and drive corrective actions to prevent incidents and ensure compliance

• Experience supporting or leading incident reviews and follow-up action plans.

•Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 

•Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to present to field teams, leadership groups, and customers.  Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences, from technicians to senior leaders. 

•Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as chemical concentrations, environmental risk assessments, percentages, area, and volume. 

•Research and problem-solving skills to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

•Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).  Experience using data and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) to identify trends and guide decisions. Comfortable working with digital tools to support training, communication, and reporting. 

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to: 

• Sit, stand and walk 

• Use hands and arms to handle, feel or reach 

• Speak and hear 

• Use close vision abilities 

Occasionally required to: 

• Lift or move up to 25 kg 

• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• Noise level - Low to moderate 

• Adverse Conditions - Minimal