Precision Agronomist - Humboldt, Canada - SWAT MAPS

SWAT MAPS

Verified Company

Humboldt, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Join our growing team who delivers unrivaled service and are passionate about the future of precision agronomy**We are
Croptimistic Technology Inc. - an international AgTech company best known for our product SWAT MAPS. Our market leading technology is a turn-key variable rate process that produces high fidelity soil, water, and topography maps for zone management, enabling farmers to better understand their field variability to optimize crop inputs and profitability. We are building the only all-in-one precision agronomy solution and are passionate about the future of precision agronomy and creating a sustainable solution for service providers and farmers. We are a growing team of professionals who are dedicated to bringing this technology and the SWAT ECOSYSTEM to farmers around the globe.

As the
Precision Agronomist, you will be our boots-on-the-ground agronomy expert.

You will be guided by our Senior Precision Agronomists to develop the skill, experience, and independence to give unrivaled agronomic and technical support to our clients.

You will be located in the North-East Saskatchewan area to best facilitate surrounding fields; home location is flexible; ideally located anywhere in the Wadena-Tisdale-Melfort-Humboldt region.

Responsibilities

Develop and support Senior Precision Agronomists with the SWAT ECOSYSTEM
Learn the use of variablerate fertilizer and seed using the SWAT ECOSYSTEM
Champion the SWAT brand to support the establishment of Croptimistic and the SWAT ECOSYSTEM of products in a growing market
Groundtruth newly mapped fields by analyzing data layers created by the map developers
Soil sample fields using SWAT MAPS and perform tissue testing (upon request)
Interpret soil test results and deliver actionable advice for farm clients
Learn how to create variable rate prescriptions in SWAT RECORDS and provide recommendations for optimal rates of fertilizer, seed, and soil amendments
Perform crop assessments after seeding and before harvest to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of VR prescriptions
Support the crop scouting team by scouting for weeds, disease, and insects

Requirements:

Able to work independently and think strategically
Strong written, communication, and presentation skills
Indepth knowledge of fertilizers and chemicals
Understanding of current precision ag methods and industry regulations will be advantageous
Agriculture degree from a recognized college or university
Professional Agrologist (PAg) and/or Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) designation considered an asset
Highlevel of integrity and commitment to providing unrivaled service
Openminded with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
Class 5 driver's license (may request abstract)
Must be willing to work overtime in peak seasons (Spring & Fall) including Saturdays
Travel throughout the province, at times for several days, will be necessary

Benefits