Summary Job Description – Crop Monitoring Assistant
We are looking for a team member to join our comprehensive Crop Monitoring Program that will give farmers access to accurate and timely information in order to make the best decisions. The successful candidate will be engaged with data collection via UAVs, Satellite images and soil testing as well as data interpretation, communication with clients and working with other members in the Crop Monitoring Program.
Tasks would include:
Accompanying drone operator on missions to farms as visual observer
Basic drone operations once acquired license
Assistance with soil sampling in the field
Processing and interpreting data using multi-spectral imagery
Research projects with custom plant health indices, soil zonation
Writing reports on research projects and for clients
Assist with engineering drawings and designs
Assist with surveying projects for construction
Geo-spatial mapping and use of satellite data
Other tasks assigned by Management
Assets:
Agriculture knowledge and experience
Experience with Microsoft Office
Experience with photogrammetry software (Pix4D)
Experience with drafting software (AutoCAD, Civil3D) is considered an asset
Organized and able to follow procedures
Work on a team with others
This position will require travel during the day with team members to locations within Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
