AddressCome 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 people.
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. You will be located in the North-Central Alberta area to best facilitate surrounding fields; home location is flexible; ideally located anywhere in the Edmonton-Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville-Camrose-Leduc region.
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
- 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
Requirements
- Knowledge of current precision ag methods, industry regulations, fertilizers and chemicals
- Able to work independently and think strategically
- High-level of integrity and commitment to providing unrivaled service
- Open-minded with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
- Strong written, communication, and presentation skills
- 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
- Comprehensive group benefits plan
- Flex & sick time
- Home office, internet and cell phone subsidies
remote work
