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Precision Technology Specialist - Western Manitoba
Overview
Our Team Members are passionate, enterprising individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth work environment. We offer a competitive total compensation package that may include a co-paid insurance plan, annual bonuses, vacation time, a generous sick leave plan, and options for retirement savings, in addition to the base salary.
We currently have an opportunity for a Precision Technology Specialist in Southwest Manitoba. In this role you will ensure Farmers Edge technology is in place and operational by installing equipment and providing field support to growers. Other key responsibilities will include:
- Installing and providing maintenance support on Variable Rate equipment and software
- Acting as a training specialist to growers to ensure they are confident in their use of the equipment and software
- Collecting data from the farm including yield maps, as-applied maps, NERP data
- Processing and analyzing relevant on-farm data
- Answering grower inquiries on the tech support line and provide troubleshooting advice to growers
- Working from home and traveling within the region to meet with growers (when conditions permit)
Qualifications
- Experience with farm machinery, basic geographic information systems (GIS), GPS systems, variable rate technology, or mapping software
- A history of working with high tech hardware and software, with the proven ability to coach others to use both to maximize effectiveness
- Self-motivated with a genuine drive to provide great customer service
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or other relevant combination of education and experience will be considered an asset