G3 Canada Limited is a progressive and continuously growing company. As part of our commitment of building a smarter path from Farmer’s fields to the global market, we are establishing a highly efficient coast to coast Canadian Grain enterprise designed to provide a unique competitive alternative to farmers and superior service to customers and stakeholders. The integrity and resourcefulness of our people are the foundation of that commitment.
Job Title: Farm Business Representative (Development Program)
Location: G3 Swift Current
The Development Program:
The Farm Business Representative (Development Program) will be an active participant in their development and training and the ideal candidate would be an internal or external candidate who has expressed interest in becoming a Farm Business Representative and working in customer service capacity procuring grain.
The Farm Business Representative (Development Program) would report to a designated individual paired with a local mentor to help in their development over the course of 12 months. Once the Farm Business Representative (Development Program) completes the 12-month development program, G3 Canada Limited may offer full-time employment to the individual as a Farm Business Representative Level 1.
The Training Approach:
The Farm Business Representative (Development Program) will work in several different areas of the business as G3’s Farm Business Representative Development Program is a multi-dimensional program designed to provide select individuals the opportunity to: develop their farm business and customer service skills; develop their understanding of G3 Canada; develop agri-business and supply chain knowledge; and grow their career.
Learning and development occurs in multiple ways such as on-the-job, peering with other professionals, networking, reading and sharing best practices to name a few. The Farm Business Representative (Development Program) program is designed to support you in your personal accountability and being deliberate for your own personal and professional development. You will approach the learning and development process using the following:
70% of development comes from on-the-job application of formal training, feedback and direction from peers/mentors/managers, seminars, books etc.
20% of development comes from interaction and exposure to formal training, coaching sessions with peers/mentors/managers, job shadowing peers, asking clarifying questions, etc.
10% of development comes self-directed and initiated learning from reading books and publications
Travel:
For training purposes, the chosen candidate must be able to travel, have a valid driver’s license, provide a driver abstract and have access to a reliable vehicle. Some travel will require time away from home.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or diploma in a related field (agriculture, commerce, etc.) or equivalent work experience
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent communications skills
Excellent attention to detail
Good computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office
Business related work experience is an asset
Knowledge of agriculture in general is an asset
Sales knowledge and negotiations skills an asset
If you are looking for a flexible work-life balance, a competitive salary and benefits package and an opportunity to grow your career, G3 will give you this opportunity. Join our diverse team of talented professionals!
G3 is committed to providing a safe and respectful work environment, and to supporting the success of employees throughout the organization. We encourage women, indigenous people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply and self-identify. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities.
