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

Croptimistic Technology is an international agriculture technology (agtech) company. 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 Senior Precision Agronomist, you will provide mentorship to the Precision Agronomists in providing boots-on-the-ground agronomy expertise. You will deliver unrivaled agronomic and technical support to our clients, support our Partner Services network, and assist the sales team to acquire new acres. You will be located in the North East Saskatchewan area to best facilitate surrounding fields; home location is flexible but ideally located within 30 minutes of either Humboldt or Melfort.

Responsibilities

• Operate as key account manager with a large acreage base of clients
• Create variable rate prescriptions in SWAT RECORDS and provide recommendations for optimal rates of fertilizer, seed, and soil amendments
• 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
• Interpret soil test results and deliver actionable advice for soil fertility management
• Perform crop assessments after seeding and before harvest to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of VR prescriptions
  
• Prospect, sell, and manage our Yield Potential Program for farm clients
• Assist the Regional Manager
• Support the SWAT MAPS partner network
• Write blogs and other media articles
  
• Support Agronomy Department with research

Requirements

• Strong sales abilities
• Excellent understanding 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 communication, organization and presentation skills
• 5+ 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 drivers license (abstract may be requested)
• Must be willing to work overtime in peak seasons (Spring & Fall) including Saturdays
• Travel throughout the province may be required at times
  

Benefits

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