Agro Manager – Full Time
Austin Agro Site Location
Deadline for applications: January 5, 2026
Description:
Homestead Co-op is hiring a Full Time Agro Manager at our Austin Agro Site location.
Who we are:
Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canada, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.homesteadco-op.crs
What you’ll do:
Operating in a diverse and highly competitive retail environment, the Agro Manager provides overall leadership for Homestead Co op’s Agro Department, which encompasses fertilizer, seed, chemicals, agro equipment, and agronomy services. This role is accountable for planning and executing the department’s day to day operations, ensuring that all programs and initiatives align with budgeted goals, organizational objectives and vision of Homestead Co-op. The Agro Manager fosters strong customer relationships while maintaining strict adherence to all safety, environmental, and operational policies, procedures, and standards. This position requires some out-of-town travel. Travel may be required for seminars, conferences or competition checks.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Retail and:
- You have a degree or diploma in agriculture.
- You are able to work both independently and as a member of a highly motivated team.
- You have excellent customer service skills, communication skills and the ability to problem solve.
- You are highly motivated.
- You possess strong interpersonal skills.
- Must have 3-5 years previous experience in progressive and successful retail management.
- Must have or willing to obtain the following certifications and designations: Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), CCA/P.Ag., pesticide applicator and dealer licenses, seed treatment license, WHMIS certification, and other required regulatory credentials. Must also be willing to operate, or obtain licensing for, a forklift, skid steer, and Class 3 vehicles. First Aid certification is considered an asset
- Must be able to work flexible hours depending on the demands of the season.
- You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-orientated and strive to be the best in what you do.
Core Competencies:
Proven abilities in the following competencies is considered an asset:
- Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity.
- Builds Effective Teams – building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
- Business Insight – applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals.
- Optimizes Work Processes – knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Homestead offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefit package and an employer matched pension plan. We encourage our Team to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop and we foster a culture of living up to our values of Integrity, Responsibility, and Excellence.
At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.
To apply please go to the career page of our website to complete your application by clicking on APPLY TO THIS POSITION.
Sorry, we do not accept paper/emailed applications
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
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