Posted 20 days ago
Field Representative (Portage la Prairie, MB)
@ Simplot
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
Overview
Simplot Canada (II) Limited is hiring a Field Representative in Portage la Prairie, MB, to act as liaison between the company and growers. The role monitors crops and storages, forecasts crop quality, negotiates raw product purchases and administers the Potato Growing Agreement, with up to 25% travel.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor crops in the field and company storages
- Develop crop forecasts from historical data
- Consult growers on irrigation, nutrition and disease control
- Negotiate open raw product purchases and grower contracts
- Maintain electronic pesticide and field records
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university
- 3+ years related experience or training
- Strong agricultural knowledge of planting, harvesting and equipment
- Potato experience preferred
- Excellent oral, written and relationship-building skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Agriculture & natural resources |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Warehouse, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Agriculture, Plant science |
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Simplot
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Full company description
Founded in 1929, the Simplot Company is a dynamic global food and agriculture leader with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, India and China. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the privately held and family-owned Company employs more than 15,000 employees worldwide. The Company's integrated portfolio includes food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. The Simplot Brand and our values still align with the qualities you find in farmers: independence, fairness, resilience and resourcefulness. We imagine a better future, build innovative solutions to help feed a growing global population and share an unwavering commitment to the communities where we operate. Simplot’s success is strengthened by our history, driven by our employees, and ensured by our commitment to our Purpose, Mission and Core Values. Many things have changed at Simplot over the years, but J.R.’s bedrock vision carries forward: work hard, give honest value, be good partners and – today more than ever – treat the Earth and its bounty as a resource to be respected and protected.
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- 1099 W. Front St., Boise, ID 83702, US
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- Food and Beverage
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- Simplot
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Founded in 1929, the Simplot Company is a dynamic global food and agriculture leader with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, India and China. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the privately held and family-owned Company employs more than 15,000 employees worldwide. The Company's integrated portfolio includes food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Boise, ID |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | AgriculturePlant Nutritionand Food |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 31 |
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Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Simplot Company. The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.
Summary
This role operates as a liaison between the company and the growing community to produce the highest quality of raw product to support production goals. Meets goals through continuous monitoring of crops in the field and storages, assessing and recommending water and insect controls, forecasting crop quality during the growing and storage season, at times negotiating contracts with growers on open purchases. Interacts with industry and university researchers to evaluate continuous improvement in crop production. Coordinates planting, harvesting, sampling, and transportation schedules with interaction between field personnel and grower. Works very independently at the highest level. Assigned acres and number of growers can vary from small to large. Administers the terms of Potato Growing Agreement contract with growers. Additional duties may require monitoring of company storages throughout the season.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate records as directed by current year Potato Growing Agreement contract (pesticide records, field exhibits, etc.) Make sure the record information is maintained electronically.
- Develops forecast using historical crop data.
- Coordinates planting schedule based on area, harvest yield history, and variety.
- Consults with growers on irrigation, nutritional, and disease control programs for optimal crop health.
- Evaluates crop samples and adjusts schedules as needed. Negotiates contracts with growers regarding pricing, transportation, and harvesting.
- Monitor company assigned storages when applicable.
- Develop effective working relationship with Land & Livestock and Agribusiness units.
- Develop effective working relationship with assigned growers, industry partners, University personnel.
- Negotiates open raw product purchases.
- Actively participate with industry, research, and Universities on crop production issues and improvement opportunities. Attends crop variety trials searching for improved varieties. Pursues new developments in technology to help ensure accurate and current information in regard to raw product acquisition and harvest efficiencies. Maintains pesticide reports.
Typical Education
| Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university |
Relevant Experience
| 3+ years related experience and/or training |
Other Information
High degree of technical and practical knowledge of plant biological functions preferred. Potato experience preferred. Strong agricultural knowledge in planting, harvesting, and equipment. Good knowledge of computer systems. Excellent oral, written, relation building skills, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to analyze multiple factors affecting plant growth and apply the data in practical situations.
Job Requisition ID: 27680
Travel Required: Up to 25%
Location(s): GF Raw Warehouse - Portage la Prairie
Country: Canada
** Simplot Canada (II) Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**
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