Government of Canada - Western

agricultural consultant


Pay95k / year
LocationCalgary/Alberta
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 43755403

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Earned doctorate degree

      Experience

      5 years or more

      Hybrid

      Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

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      Asset languages

      • Italian
      • Spanish

      Work site environment

      • Outdoors
      • Dusty
      • Hot
      • Noisy
      • Odours
      • Wet/damp

      Work setting

      • Rural area
      • Various locations

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Analyze agricultural data
      • Conduct research
      • Share research reports to farmers
      • Liaise with researchers, educators and government or business managers on matters pertaining to farming and agriculture
      • Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given
      • Prepare and conduct advisory information sessions and lectures for farmers and other groups
      • Provide counselling and advisory services to farmers on agricultural subjects
      • Perform diagnostic tests
      • Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia

      Experience and specialization

      Area of work experience

      • Animal breeding

      Area of specialization

      • Dairy cattle
      • Beef cattle
      • Animal husbandry

      Additional information

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Attention to detail
      • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
      • Standing for extended periods
      • Bending, crouching, kneeling

      Personal suitability

      • Efficient interpersonal skills
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Excellent written communication
      • Flexibility
      • Judgement
      • Organized
  • About the company

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