Crop Intelligence/Precision Ag Agronomist

Job Overview

Job ID: 17497
  • Company Name South Country Equipment Ltd. (Emerald Park)
  • Job Start Date Fri, 25 Jun 2021 23:23:55 GMT
  • Job Type Full Time - Permanent
  • Job Source Careerjet

Job title: Crop Intelligence/Precision Ag Agronomist

Job description: Join our forward-thinking, Crop Intelligence support team within South Country Equipment, a John Deere dealership in Southern Saskatchewan. Crop Intelligence is an innovative software application that utilizes in-field sensor data to deliver meaningful insights, and support data-driven decisions on farms throughout Western Canada. This job brings the opportunity to join a group that is shaping the future of agriculture, and the chance to work at the leading edge of intelligent technology.

Duties Include:
Provide high-level, in-depth agronomy, precision ag technology support, and implementation to a designated group of farm customers
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, colleagues, other agronomists, and influential industry partners to support the interpretation and application of Crop Intelligence & precision ag data
Deliver technical training, and regular communication updates for customers and other interested parties
Support the sale and maintenance of in-field weather station equipment
Support the promotion and adoption of the John Deere Equipment & Precision Ag Technologies

Skills and Qualifications:
Minimum of a BSc Degree or equivalent in Agriculture or related discipline and experience in Agronomy
CCA, PAg designation preferred
Possess a high level of understanding of regional agronomic challenges and technical knowledge
Advanced computer and database skills
Excellent organization and time management
Self-motivated individual who can work independently and has the initiative to take on a project from start to finish
Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player
Strong conflict resolution skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Willingness to learn new skills and adopt new technologies
Travel will be required

Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills
– Reading text
– Document use
– Writing
– Oral communication
– Working with others
– Problem solving
– Decision making
– Critical thinking
– Job task planning and organizing
– Finding information
– Computer use
– Continuous learning
– Significant use of memory
Work Setting
– Agribusiness
Field Crop Specializations
– Specialty crops
– Pasture
– Cereals
Type Of Work Experience
– Soil science
– Plant science
– Irrigation and drainage
– Field crops
– Environmental management
– Agricultural products processing
Specific Skills – Field Crops
– Seed/seeding production
– Seeding
– Quality control
– Plant breeding
– Plant disease, pest and weed prevention and eradication
– Plant growth and development
– Plant nutrition
– Inspection

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