Precision Agriculture Specialist

Huron Tractor Ltd; Clearview; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural service provider in Clearview, Ontario is seeking a skilled individual for Precision Agriculture support. This role involves providing technical assistance, conducting training sessions, and optimizing machinery for customers. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and technical skills, as well as a background in agriculture or mechanics. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Great training opportunities

Competitive compensation

RRSP’s and extended benefits

Employee Discounts

Future Growth Opportunities

Excellent team environments

Extended health care

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Vision care

Life insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Strong technical background and proficiency with computer applications.
• Ability to use standard desktop applications such as Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical phone support for Precision Agriculture products.
• Develop and present product training to customers and staff.
• Perform machine optimization visits and provide instruction.
• Plan and execute machine demonstrations to prospective customers.
• Work weekends and evenings during planting and harvest season.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Technical background

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving approach

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

College diploma in technical, agricultural, or mechanical program

Job description

Huron Tractor is one of John Deere’s largest partners in Canada, with eleven locations servicing Southern Ontarians. We’re proud to serve a community of customers that spans agricultural operations, commercial enterprises and homeowners, with one of the largest inventories of machines and parts in Canada.

Job Responsibilities

This position is a key member of the Precision Ag Department who supports our customers with their John Deere Precision Ag products. The focus of this position will be assisting customers with Precision Ag troubleshooting, machine optimizations, and training support customers with Precision Ag troubleshooting, machine optimizations, and training support. Responsibilities of this position include:

• Provide Precision Agriculture technical phone support with a focus on superior customer service
• Develop and present product training to both customers and Huron Tractor staff
• Perform machine optimization visits to customers and that include instruction on settings and adjustments
• Plan and execute machine demonstrations to prospective customers
• Some activities listed above may require working weekends and evenings during planting and harvest season

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on customer service and support
• Strong technical background and proficiency with computer applications
• Exceptional self-starting abilities
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Ability to operate with a solutions approach and identify existing/emerging customer needs
• Ability to use standard desktop applications such as Microsoft Office and internet applications
• College diploma or equivalent in related technical, agricultural, or mechanical program preferred

Why Huron Tractor?

Our commitment to great customer service starts with the great people on our team. We take pride in helping our employees develop careers that reward, enrich and grow with the individual.

• Great training opportunities through John Deere, as well as internal training
• Competitive compensation
• RRSP’s and extended benefits
• Employee Discounts
• Future Growth Opportunities
• Excellent team environments with a Social Committee that plans great events
• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Please forward your resume with cover letter stating how your qualifications and experience fit with the position.

We thank all for applying however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.