Field Technician - Saskatoon, Canada - SWAT MAPS

SWAT MAPS

Verified Company

Saskatoon, Canada

4 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

This opportunity can be your first step towards a rewarding career in the Agtech industry

We are backed by a growing team of professionals who are empowering the modern farm with an ecosystem of technology, tools, and knowledge to optimize profitability and sustainability.

Our vision is to be the global leader in premium precision agriculture services.

We are guided by our core values to
maintain a grassroots operation,
act with integrity,
pioneer innovation and
serve our people.

As the
Field
Technician, you will be responsible for mapping, soil sampling, and assisting in the fields, which is an integral part of the SWAT process at Croptimistic.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will be a member on the Farmer Services team while communicating with multiple departments and learning about our SWAT ECOSYSTEM.

You will be located in the Saskatoon area to best facilitate surrounding fields; and be expected to travel often including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

Map fields, collecting georeferenced electrical conductivity, RTK elevation, and field boundaries
Soil sample fields using SWAT MAPS, following GPSreferenced points
Assist with agronomy work, including inseason variablerate field assessments, plant stand counts, insect and disease scouting
Assist GIS with making prescription files and yield and data cleaning
Prep variable rate and SWAT CAM reports
Champion the brand

Requirements:

Class 5 driver's license, with 4wheel, field driving experience (abstract may be requested)
Must be willing to work overtime in peak seasons (Spring & Fall) including Saturdays
Flexibility, with an ability to pivot depending on seasonal needs
Excellent communication and problemsolving skills
Strong computer skills, with willingness to learn GIS and farm management software
Able to work independently and think strategically
Highlevel of integrity and commitment to providing unrivaled service
Basic mechanical knowledge and/or experience considered an asset
Relevant education and/or experience in agriculture, with knowledge of Western Canadian agriculture specifically, would be advantageous

Benefits