Agronomist Intern

Job Description

About the Company

Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the J.R. Simplot Company, a diverse, privately held organization with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. Simplot Canada is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

About the Job

This Agronomist Intern position is an opportunity for students enrolled in post-secondary education in the Ag Industry to gain experience in the Simplot Grower Solutions trade area. The successful candidate will carry out day-to-day operations duties during the peak season and transition into Agronomy duties later in the season.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating and executing product movement and organization.
• Assist in loading and unloading product from customers and suppliers.
• Assist operations employees with various tasks, especially during the busy season and when a customer needs to be served.
• Assist in treating seed, as required.
• Conduct inventory counts twice a week.
• Complete loadout tickets for customers on every transaction.
• Maintain a clean and tidy yard, including mowing grass, clearing garbage, and leveling gravel.

• Responsible for crop scouting three of your own fields throughout the growing season.
• Consult regularly with your local Agronomist, ACE, and/or Agronomy Lead before and after scouts.
• Use all technology and tools, including AgWorld, to track your scouts.
• Assist with crop scouting as directed by Agronomy Lead, Agronomy Consulting Expert (ACE), and/or Agronomist.

• Execution and maintenance of field signing initiative.
• Assist with applying, scouting, or capturing data from a trial field, as needed.
• Assisting in field days and customer tour days of trial fields.

• Ride-alongs and role shadowing other roles in the company, including Account Managers and Ag Innovation Leads.
• Actively participate in the Winfield United Agronomy & Intern Training Program.

• Contribute to and maintain a positive attitude in the workplace.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner in and out of the workplace.
• Keep and maintain the confidentiality of all customers and Simplot Grower Solutions business.
• Ensure all licenses are up to date and in compliance with provincial and municipal regulations.
• Be familiar with and live the values that are defined by Simplot Grower Solutions.
• Set, maintain, and live high ethical and moral standards.
• Support safety practices and initiatives as set by the safety officer and ensure safe driving habits.
• Demonstrate respect and courtesy for all team members, customers, suppliers, and the community.