Technical Agronomist

Co op

• $80K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Calgary, AB
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-9 years of progressively responsible experience in agriculture, especially in field agronomy (5 years preferred)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Science in Agriculture; Master's Degree preferred
  • Certifications like CCA or PAg designation considered an asset
  • Strong understanding of digital agriculture and agronomic practices
  • Proficient in agronomic sales and marketing strategies

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality agronomic training to local Co-op Ag teams
  • Collaborate with commodity managers for training alignment
  • Provide agronomic expertise across various product categories
  • Support sales and marketing with accurate agronomic messaging
  • Train agronomists on best practices for AgZone FIELD
  • Travel within Alberta 2-3 days a week as needed

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and short-term incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Employer-contributed pension plan
  • Encouragement for professional development and learning opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Technical Agronomist on a permanent full-time bases on our Ag Solutions team.

This position is a remote opportunity and is based across Alberta.

Join an industry-leading agronomy team where your expertise shapes how growers succeed. The Technical Agronomist combines hands-on agronomy, training leadership, and cutting-edge digital agriculture to support Co-ops, strengthen regional growth, and deliver real value on the farm.

What you'll do:
  • Deliver high quality agronomic training (virtual, in person, print, and in field) to local Co-op Ag teams to strengthen decision making, product confidence, and same store sales.
  • Partner with commodity managers and Senior Retail Agronomists to align training with portfolio strategy, seasonal priorities, and retail execution, serving as a technical escalation and enablement resource.
  • Provide agronomic expertise and field validation across crop protection, seed, crop nutrition, private brand, and specialty products (e.g., biologicals and fertilizers) to drive adoption and market growth.
  • Support sales and marketing initiatives by ensuring accurate agronomic messaging, contributing to campaigns, and acting as an agronomy subject matter expert.
  • Enable effective use and adoption of AgZone FIELD by training agronomists on best practices, value creation, and consistent application in agronomic services.
  • Travel within territory 2-3 days/week or as needed.


Who you'll work with:
The Team: You will work closely with Grow Team members, ag retail management, the Crop Supplies team, and local CRS teams, providing training, advice, technical support, and agronomic business guidance. This role serves as a key influencer and subject matter expert, exemplifying the agronomic strength of the Grow Team and CRS to farm customers, manufacturers, and industry partners. The GTA operates independently, keeping the Manager of Agronomic Market Development informed of weekly activities and regional agronomy developments. The team culture emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and a strong customer first mindset.

Why it matters:
Our Agro team helps to feed and grow Western Canadian communities by sourcing and distributing products and services to local Co-ops in the feed, crop supplies and fertilizer business.

Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Agriculture and:
  • Have 6 - 9 years of relevant progressively responsible experience, with a preference for experience in agriculture (out of which 5 years in field Agronomy experience)
  • Have a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Agriculture. Master of Science degree is preferred. (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
  • CCA or PAg designation would be an asset.

What we offer:
  • Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
  • Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.


If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply!

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLHP
As this position is considered a position of trust and safety sensitive, you may be required to complete substance test, criminal record check and provide a drivers abstract in accordance with FCL policies.

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