13 Aug
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Collective Impact
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Melfort
13 Aug
Collective Impact
Melfort
Collective Impact is a growing, producer-driven organization dedicated to advancing regenerative agriculture across the Prairies. We work alongside producers, researchers, industry, and government partners to deliver practical, field-scale research, sustainability initiatives, and cutting-edge programs that improve farm profitability, resilience, and environmental outcomes. Through trusted relationships, on-farm innovation, and knowledge sharing, we're helping shape the future of agriculture—one farm at a time.
About The Role
As the Agronomy & Producer Engagement Specialist, you'll play a key role in delivering regenerative agriculture, sustainability, and research initiatives across Northeastern Saskatchewan. This will include:
Program Development & Partnership Management
- Assist in the development, coordination, and delivery of regenerative agriculture and sustainability programs, including the Model Farm Network, Northern Plains Program, and other strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with producers, researchers, industry partners, and the business development team to design, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve programs.
- Support program planning, budgeting, reporting, documentation, grant applications, and funding proposals to ensure successful project delivery.
- Identify and assist in the development of new research, funding, business, and partnership opportunities that align with Collective Impact's mission.
- Coordinate and deliver on-farm agronomic research, field-scale trials, sustainability initiatives, and carbon programs, including assisting with the design, implementation,
monitoring, and evaluation of projects at the Proof of Concept Field and producer demonstration sites.
- Coordinate with technical partners to ensure high-quality project execution, data collection, and monitoring across Northeastern Saskatchewan.
- Install, maintain, and operate field monitoring equipment, including weather stations, soil moisture probes, and other technologies.
- Collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate agronomic, environmental, and sustainability data through technical reports and presentations.
Producer Engagement & Knowledge Transfer
- Build and maintain strong relationships with producers, agronomists, researchers, and industry partners while recruiting and supporting participants in Collective Impact programs.
- Provide practical agronomic guidance on regenerative agriculture practices tailored to individual farm operations.
- Share research findings and program outcomes through field tours, demonstration events, workshops, conferences, producer meetings, and other industry events.
Communications & Professional Development
- Develop marketing materials, videos, newsletters, educational resources,
and producer success stories that promote Collective Impact's research and sustainability initiatives.
- Assist with equipment logistics, demonstrations, rentals, and operation as required.
- Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with agronomic research, sustainability initiatives, and industry best practices.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of crop production, soil health, regenerative agriculture, and sustainable farming systems.
- Experience coordinating agricultural research, field trials, or producer-focused programs is considered an asset.
- Established network of agricultural producers and industry professionals, particularly within Northeastern Saskatchewan, is preferred.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with producers, researchers, industry partners, and government organizations.
- Solid organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience collecting, managing, and interpreting agronomic and environmental data.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and digital agricultural technologies.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license and a willingness to travel throughout Northeastern Saskatchewan and work outdoors during the growing season.
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and passionate about advancing regenerative agriculture and producer success.
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📌 Agronomy & Producer Engagement Specialist - Northeastern Saskatchewan (Melfort)
🏢 Collective Impact
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