Seasonal Field Scout: Drone Data & Crop Insights

Farmevo; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural technology company in Southern Alberta is seeking a Seasonal Crop Scout to play a critical role in data validation through ground inspections. Responsibilities include coordinating drone flights, gathering essential crop data, and documenting findings. Candidates should be enrolled in or have graduated from an Agriculture program and possess strong attention to detail. This seasonal position offers competitive hourly wages along with mileage reimbursement, and a chance to contribute to innovative agricultural practices.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Mileage and travel expense reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Physically capable of outdoor fieldwork and walking long distances.
• Problem-solving ability and sound decision-making are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections to collect ground-truth data.
• Identify and document crop conditions and other factors.
• Accurately locate and record field data points using GPS.
• Conduct and coordinate drone flights for data collection.
• Communicate findings with data analysts and agronomists.
• Maintain detailed records of all observations and measurements.

Skills

General knowledge of agricultural pests

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Proficiency with GPS tools

Basic computer skills

Education

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from Agriculture or Environmental Science

Tools

GPS tools

Job description

A leading agricultural technology company in Southern Alberta is seeking a Seasonal Crop Scout to play a critical role in data validation through ground inspections. Responsibilities include coordinating drone flights, gathering essential crop data, and documenting findings. Candidates should be enrolled in or have graduated from an Agriculture program and possess strong attention to detail. This seasonal position offers competitive hourly wages along with mileage reimbursement, and a chance to contribute to innovative agricultural practices.