Conservation Agriculture Specialist – 12 Month Term

Job title: Conservation Agriculture Specialist – 12 Month Term

Company: Ducks Unlimited Canada


Job description: Position Details: 12-Month Term Position (New Position)
Salary Range: Salary range at $66,100 – $82,600, based on a 35-hour work week. Salary for this position will be commensurate with each individual’s education and/or experience as it relates to the position.
Location: Prairie Canada (hybrid or remote position)
Closing Deadline: November 24, 2024 (11:59 PM EDT)Who we areDucks Unlimited Canada (DUC), one of the nation’s leading conservation organizations, is a passionate community of people who believe that nature is the foundation of strong communities, a prosperous economy and a sustainable future that supports the hopes and dreams of the next generation. Together, we conserve and restore some of the most valuable and threatened landscapes on the planet.What you will doDUC and Nutrien are interested in seeing farmers and the agriculture industry benefit from producing ecological goods and services on farms. This includes identifying areas where farmers can make production system changes that directly benefit their business while improving the environmental performance of their land.The Agricultural Specialist will lead the conservation agronomy efforts that align with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and Nutrien’s business goals. And will also work to understand the impacts of beneficial management practices and support farmers in converting marginal, cropped lands to conservation uses that support biodiversity and other environmental outcomes.Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Executing conservation agronomy-related opportunities for DUC and Nutrien.
• Supporting ongoing DUC projects in the conservation agronomy space.
• Spending time with the DUC and Nutrien teams to learn about the business on both sides and find opportunities for further collaboration.
• Working with Nutrien retails to promote the economics and theory behind sustainable intensification of the agricultural landscape.
• Developing and pursuing opportunities to grow interest and understanding of the value of forages.
• Representing DUC at agriculture industry events and meetings.
• Understanding landscape-level challenges and the issues facing individual producers to provide opportunities to advance conservation agronomy.

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience working within the agricultural industry.
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or related field.
• Considerable knowledge of agricultural practices across Prairie Canada.
• Understanding of forage establishment in marginal areas/adverse growing conditions.
• Experience delivering presentations to diverse audiences.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong negotiation and communication skills
• A valid Canadian driver’s license is required
• Ability to travel within Canada on a monthly basis.

Assets

• Strong forage agronomy skills.
• Previous sales experience.
• A background in crop production.

What we offer

• Paid vacation, personal and sick days
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid work arrangement

How to applyDUC is proud to be recognized as a non-profit employer of choice for the second year in a row. Working for DUC is a career highlight for many staff. Let us know if making a difference is important to you.If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please visit our to submit your application for confidential consideration.Ducks Unlimited Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. If you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please email us at . All accommodation requests will be handled in a confidential manner.While DUC would like to thank all applicants, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Expected salary: $66100 – 82600 per year

Location: Canada

Job date: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:13:37 GMT

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