Precision Agronomist

Swatmaps; Canora; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agriculture technology company seeks a Precision Agronomist to join their team in Saskatchewan. In this role, you will utilize the SWAT ECOSYSTEM to support clients and ensure optimal agricultural practices, while benefiting from professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Professional development with growth opportunities

Matching RRSP program

Group benefits plan including Life, Long-Term Disability, Extended Health & Dental

Flexible and personal time

Home office, internet, and cell phone subsidies

Truck provided for work-related travel

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as an agronomist required.
• Class 5 driver’s license is necessary.
• Must be willing to work overtime during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Precision Agronomists with the SWAT ECOSYSTEM.
• Consult with prospective clients to support sales efforts.
• Ground-truth field data and perform soil testing.

Skills

Knowledge of current precision ag methods

Strategic thinking

Strong written and oral communication

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Education

Agriculture degree from a recognized college or university

Professional Agrologist (PAg) or Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) designation

Tools

SWAT MAPS

Job description

Join a passionate team that is enthusiastic about the future of precision agriculture!

Croptimistic Technology is an international agriculture technology (agtech) company best known for our product SWAT MAPS. Our market leading technology, SWAT MAPS, is a turn-key variable rate process that produces high fidelity soil, water, and topography maps for zone management during variable rate application. Croptimistic is best known for SWAT MAPS, but this technology is more than a map. We are building the only all-in-one precision agronomy solution.

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 communities.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support Senior Precision Agronomists with the SWAT ECOSYSTEM
• Learn the use of variable-rate 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
• Consult with prospective SWAT MAPS clients; support the sales team in acquiring new acres in the area
• Ground-truth 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
• Acquire the skills 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
  
• May require field work assisting in weather station installations and maintenance

Requirements

• Knowledge of current precision ag methods, industry regulations, fertilizers and chemicals
• Able to work independently and think strategically
  
• High-levelof integrity and commitment toprovidingunrivaled service
  
• Open-minded with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Strong written, communication, and presentation skills
• 2-3 years of experience as an agronomist
• Agriculture degree from a recognized college or university
• Professional Agrologist (PAg) and/or Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) designation considered an asset
  
• Class 5 driver’s license (abstract may be requested)
• Must be willing to work overtime in peak seasons (Spring & Fall) including Saturdays
• Travel throughout the province, at times for several days
  
  

Benefits

• Professional development with growth opportunities
• Matching RRSP program
• Group benefits plan including Life, Long Term Disability, Extended Health & Dental
• Flex & personal time
• Home office, internet and cell phone subsidies
• Truck provided for work-related travel & activities

Croptimistic celebrates each employee’s individuality. We know that building a diverse team will make us stronger and further our success. For this reason, we welcome all applications and are committed to recruitment processes that are fair and free from discrimination.