Farm Soil Sampler

Farmers Edge; Olds; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in agricultural technology is seeking a Soil Sampler to collect soil samples across rural locations using GPS and specialized vehicles. This seasonal position offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and bonuses based on acreage. The candidate should possess a valid driver's license, be willing to travel, and have some agricultural experience to ensure quality data collection.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license for the designated province/state of employment.
• Ability to travel to rural areas for work.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Travel to rural locations to collect core soil samples from fields.
• Ensure quality control and accurate recording of sample data.
• Communicate regularly with leadership about field conditions.
• Administer and maintain sampling database.

Skills

Agricultural experience

Ability to lift 20 kg

Driving ability

Communication skills

Job description

Farmers Edge is a global leader in agricultural technology and soil testing solutions. Our advanced soil laboratory services deliver precise, data-driven insights to enhance sustainability, maximize profitability, and minimize risk.

As a Soil Sampler you will travel across your assigned region and use GPS equipment and specialized company-provided vehicles to collect soil samples from our customer's fields, to be analyzed for a Farmers Edge laboratory.With competitive pay, flexible schedules, and acre based bonuses, our seasonal positions offer a unique and rewarding experience that you won't want to miss.

What you'll be doing :

• Travel to assigned rural locations to take core soil samples from grower's fields
• Ensure quality control and accurate recording of sample data
• Regularly communicate with leadership to discuss field conditions
• Sampling database administration and maintenance
• Safe operation of motorized vehicles and specialized sampling equipment

What you'll need to be successful :

• Valid driver's license
• for designated province / state of employment;
• Some agricultural experience would be an asset;
• Ability to carry up to 20 kg;
• Ability to travel, often to rural areas
• Availability to work a combination of days, evenings and / or weekends

Live Life at the Edge!

• The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of, and maintain an acceptable driving record, consistent with our Vehicle Use Policies, to be eligible for employment with Farmers Edge.

Farmers Edge is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and collaborating with team members and candidates to identify and remove barriers to employment. We welcome and encourage applications from all persons and will work to find reasonable accommodations at all stages of recruitment and throughout a team member's employment.