Hybrid Seed Production Agronomist
Location: Lethbridge, Alberta
Employment Type: Full-Time, Year-Round (1.0 FTE)
Reports To: Production Manager
About HyTech
HyTech Production Ltd. is a leading independent hybrid seed production company based in Lethbridge Alberta with operations in British Columbia, Montana, the Pacific Northwest and Chile. We are built on the values of We Care, We Work, and We Grow. Our team takes pride in producing hybrid seed of the highest quality for customers across North America and around the world. We act with urgency, embracing challenges, and continuously improving how we work.
If you’re an experienced agronomist with a strong foundation in hybrid seed production — particularly across diverse crops like canola, mustard, fall rye, vegetables and hemp — this is an opportunity to apply your skills with our company.
The Opportunity
As a Hybrid Seed Production Agronomist, you will manage all field activities related to hybrid seed production, working closely with grower partners. Your agronomic expertise will ensure each crop meets or exceeds HyTech’s internal standards and our customers’ expectations for quality, yield, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Grower Relationships
- Partner with growers to produce high-yielding, high-quality hybrid seed crops (canola, mustard, fall rye, vegetable crops, and hemp).
- Provide expert agronomic advice on fertility management, pest control, and irrigation scheduling.
- Monitor crop development to ensure optimal flowering synchronization, trimming, and male removal timing.
- Data collection on all field conditions such as plant stand, volunteer pressure, bee activity, insect/weeds/disease pressure and risk.
Field Operations
- Select fields based on crop rotation, isolation distance, and volunteer management requirements.
- Monitor and manage insect, weed, and disease pressures to maintain seed purity and quality.
- Oversee field activities such as pollinator placement, rogueing, and harvest readiness.
- Ensure fields are inspection-ready and compliant with quality and certification standards.
- Monitor bin conditions post-harvest to maintain seed quality during storage.
Equipment and Data Management
- Calibrate and maintain planting, spraying, harvest, and cleaning equipment to ensure precision.
- Maintain detailed field records using HyCrop and contribute to post-season performance reviews for continuous improvement.
- Work collaboratively with the accounting team to support accurate grower settlements.
Facility Operations Support
- Support seed processing, including drying, treating, and packaging.
- Operate small volume equipment and forklifts as needed.
- Follow inventory control and safety protocols while assisting facility operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a related field.
- Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) designation, or willingness to obtain certification.
- Proven experience in seed production or agronomy across multiple crops
- Strong agronomic decision-making skills supported by data and field insight.
- Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented approach to managing priorities.
Why Join HyTech?
- Values and culture driven company focused on care, courage, a strong work ethic and growth
- The opportunity to work with a dedicated, knowledgeable, and collaborative production team.
- Exposure to diverse hybrid seed production systems across Canada, the U.S., and Chile.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and help deliver exceptional quality, reliability, and innovation in hybrid seed production.
To Apply: Submit your résumé and cover letter to Rebecca Rauda at: [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coaldale, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Certified Crop Advisor (preferred)
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
