Summer Student, Agronomy Services
- Red Deer, AB, T4N 4L9, Canada
- Brandon, MB, R7A 7L7, Canada
- Regina, SK, S4P 0J3, Canada
- Saskatoon, SK, S7K 5X2, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.
Make an impact with our Agronomy team as a Summer Student in 2027 from May 3 to August 27. Positions available in our Biggar/Rosetown/Plenty region, our Regina region and our Brandon/Winnipeg region. This diverse team of professionals specializes in multiple service offerings including full-service field scouting, variable fertility & seed mapping, crop intelligence moisture probes and more. As a summer student you will have the opportunity to spend your time in the field learning applied Precision Agronomy .
MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.
Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Conduct field scouting visits regarding plant stand/establishment, herbicide timing/efficacy, insect and disease management checks.
- Performing plant stand counts & VR crop assessments.
- Performing research trial analysis and data collection.
- Participate and help organize crop tours, as well as attend industry agronomy and product tours throughout the summer.
- This person will not provide any recommendations to our customers but will work in conjunction with an experienced Agronomist to convey key information from the field in order to help them do so.
Skills and Experience
- Currently enrolled in post-secondary education. Agriculture is preferred but not required.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
- Duties will require independent work within a team atmosphere.
- Willingness to work in an outdoor setting, along with overtime as needed during peak season.
- Strong communication skills are a must for this role.
- Positions available in our Biggar/Rosetown/Plenty region, our Regina region and our Brandon/Winnipeg region.
MyRewards@MNP
With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more!
Diversity@MNP
We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!
More about this job
Responsibilities
Conduct field scouting visits to monitor plant health, insect and disease management, and perform research trial data collection. Assist in organizing crop tours and collaborate with experienced agronomists to convey field information.
Requirements
Must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education, preferably in agriculture, and possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License. Candidates should be willing to work outdoors and handle overtime during peak seasons.
Skills
- Field scouting
- Precision agronomy
- Data collection
- Plant stand counts
- Crop assessment
- Communication
- Independent work
- Teamwork
- Research trial analysis
- Insect management
- Disease management
- Herbicide timing
Benefits
- Vacation time
- Paid personal days
- Group pension plan
- Voluntary savings products
- Bonus programs
- Flexible benefits
- Mental health resources
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible dress code
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Agriculture
- Science & Research
- Consulting
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Agronomy
- Precision Agronomy
- Field Scouting
- Crop Intelligence
- Variable Fertility
- Seed Mapping
- Moisture Probes
- Agriculture
- Research Trial
- Data Collection
- Plant Stand Counts
- Herbicide Efficacy
- Insect Management
- Disease Management
- Accounting
- Tax Advisory
- Business Advisory
- Mid-market Business