Job for the future Agronomists, Consultants, and Agricultural Specialists
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Average hourly wage
$40.00
Job description
These individuals advise and assist farmers in all aspects of farm management (crops, fertilization, nutrition, marketing, agri-environment, farm management and financing, etc.). They are self-employed or work for:
- Private companies
- Institutions
- Government agencies
- Trade unions
- Producer groups
- Research centres
- Para-governmental organizations
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Enterprising
- People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
Main tasks
- Advise farmers.
- Apply the regulatory framework on agricultural activities.
- Prepare and conduct information sessions, consultations, and presentations for farmers and their consultants.
- Conduct research, analyze agricultural data, and draft research reports.
- Consult with researchers, educators, and leaders on farm and agriculture-related issues.
- Maintain records of services provided and results achieved.
- Manage agronomy projects.
- Carry out technology transfers.
- Perform administrative tasks.
- Perform quality control.
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
University
Agricultural and forest engineering
Agriculture
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 78.4%
18.9% of graduates pursue further studies
Biological sciences, biology or plant biology
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 31.7%
64.1% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 79.2%
16.9% of graduates pursue further studies
- Bishop's University
- Concordia University
- Université de Montréal
- Université de Sherbrooke
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
- Université du Québec en Outaouais
- Université du Québec à Montréal
- Université du Québec à Rimouski
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
- Université Laval
- McGill University
- Institut national de recherche scientifique
Food sciences and technology
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 58.1%
39.5% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 89.5%
5.3% of graduates pursue further studies
Natural resources or renewable resources
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 75%
25% of graduates pursue further studies
Rural economics
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 68.8%
31.3% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 100%
Targeted regions
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Last update: January 29, 2026