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Description

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) is a development board for the dynamic and growing pulse crop industry. Accountable to and funded by the over 15,000 pulse growers in the province, we provide leadership and work to create opportunities for profitable growth of the Saskatchewan pulse industry by investing in research, market development, communications, and agronomy extension. At SPG, we see diversity as an asset and strive to make our work and our organization inclusive. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities and an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can bring their whole self to work.

We are currently seeking someone to complement our existing Agronomy Manager position to provide more expertise in faba beans, soybeans, and peas as well as more focus on pulse research through leading the development, execution, and extension of the Applied Research & Demonstration (ARD) program as well as the root rot strategy.

This dynamic role full time role is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional who is interested in advancing pulse production and research in Saskatchewan with a focus on faba bean, peas and soybeans. If you have a passion for extension and communicating agronomic information to growers and agronomists, we want to hear from you. Reporting to the Director of Research and Development, this Agronomy Managers primary responsibilities will include:
-Agronomy Expertise
-Extension
-Communications Support
-Applied Research and Demonstration (ARD) Project Development and Management
-Industry Collaboration
-Technical Collaboration

Refer to job posting on SPG's website for full description of responsibilities.

Location: SPGs Saskatoon office preferred. Open to working from another location located in or near Saskatchewans pea, faba bean, and/or soybean growing regions.

SPG offers a competitive salary and benefits program, hybrid office arrangement, and an innovative and positive work environment.