The posting
Summary
Väderstad is looking for people who share our passion for farming. Our employees are the most important resource we have in achieving our goals. We provide great career opportunities for the right candidates in a rapidly evolving workplace with locations in ag markets across North America. Vaderstad is an equal opportunity employer, that values and respects diversity in its workforce. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.
The Agronomy Student will support field-based research, crop production trials, soil and plant assessments, and the evaluation of Väderstad equipment in Western Canadian growing conditions. The student will collect and organize agronomic data, assist with field demonstrations and testing, and communicate observations that help connect crop and soil performance with equipment design and use.
Why Work with Us?
- Four-day work week, every week is a long weekend!
- Väderstad provides you the opportunity to work with an ambitious, growth-oriented team that is driven to continuously improve.
Education/Experience
- Currently enrolled in the University of Saskatchewan Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Agronomy major, Diploma in Agronomy, or a closely related plant, soil, or crop science program
- Coursework or practical knowledge in crop production, soil management, plant science, weed science, pest management, or agricultural economics is an asset
- Experience with field sampling, crop scouting, plot work, data collection, or agricultural research is an asset
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and digital tools used to record, organize, and summarize field data
Core Competencies
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Adaptable
- Self-Starter
- Must work well individually and as part of a team
- Ability to think critically and analytically
- Fluent in English
- Strong interest in crop production, soil health, sustainable agriculture, and agricultural equipment
- Careful and consistent when collecting field observations, measurements, samples, and trial data
- Able to connect biological, ecological, and economic considerations when assessing agronomic issues
- Comfortable communicating with growers, agronomists, product specialists, engineers, and other internal teams
Requirements
- Assist with planning, establishing, monitoring, and evaluating field trials and product demonstrations
- Collect field information such as crop stage, emergence, plant stand, residue conditions, soil conditions, treatment details, weather observations, and equipment settings
- Assist with soil, plant, seed, and crop sampling using established procedures
- Enter, organize, summarize, and help interpret agronomic data for reports and internal presentations
- Document field activities with clear notes and photographs and identify data gaps or unusual results for follow-up
- Support product specialists and engineering teams by providing agronomic observations related to seed placement, emergence, residue management, soil disturbance, and crop establishment
- Participate in field days, demonstrations, grower visits, and other learning opportunities as required
Work Conditions
Physical Efforts:
- Majority of time spent, moving, gathering, assembling.
- Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
- Some time spent in an office setting
Physical Environment:
- Shop Conditions
- Wear PPE as required
- Regular outdoor work in agricultural fields and research plots, with exposure to dust, pollen, insects, uneven ground, noise, heat, cold, wind, and changing weather conditions
- Seasonal travel to farms, field sites, demonstrations, and customer locations may be required
- A valid driver’s license and ability to travel independently to field locations may be required
