Co-op Crop Scout

Join us at Sylvite Agri-Services! Our team of crop specialists and dedicated support staff is eager to welcome you aboard. Currently, we have an opening for University/College students for the role of Co-op Crop Scout at our Putnam location.

About Sylvite

Sylvite, as Canada’s largest independently owned fertilizer supplier, delivers competitive solutions in the agriculture supply chain. Our services encompass full-service Ag retail, specialized fertilizers, industrial material sourcing and handling, as well as a robust transportation, warehousing, and logistics division. We strive to ensure a seamless product flow, effectively linking agricultural production with efficient distribution.

Job Responsibilities

As an Co-op Crop Scout at Sylvite, you will play a vital role in our operations by providing various services to our diverse clientel. This position is essential to maintaining our commitment to quality and service excellence within the agricultural supply industry.

Primary Function:

• Soil Sampling: using and ATV and automatic sampler, limited walking fields stopping at several locations to record observations on crop stage, insects, weeds, diseases etc.
• Giving farmers timely and accurate field reports (Agri-Data program) to base their decisions upon.
• Working with the agronomist and sales staff to meet customer needs
• Drone Pilot – Flight Operations: Plan and execute, safe, and efficient aerial missions, including takeoff, flight, and landing.
• Data Collection & Analysis: Capture, process, and analyze aerial photos, video, and survey data to provide field view information
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to local and federal aviation regulations, conducting site risk assessments and managing flight logs.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform field-level repairs, troubleshooting, and maintenance on drones, sensors, and ground control stations.

Special Agreements:

• Working alone in various outdoor weather conditions
• Successfully completing the drone Pilot’s license
• Above average computer skills
• Driving an All-Terrain Vehicle through uneven terrain
• Other general duties

Company Knowledge and Mutual Support:

• Become knowledgeable about all Sylvite divisions and the products and services they provide to customers.
• Documentation of all processes and tasks for which a function is responsible.
• Demonstrate a high degree of service to and collaboration with other business units.
• Provide support to other department members maintaining a sense of team.
• Provide positive feedback to others, when possible, and coach others for success.
• Recommend opportunities for improvement of processes and systems as a result of the function performed or based on observations.
• Must contribute to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations.
• Recommend opportunities for reducing costs.

If you are ready to contribute your skills to a dynamic team in the agricultural industry, we invite you to apply today for the Co-op Crop Scout position at Sylvite!

Education/Experience

• Minimum of 1 Years of related agricultural educational experience is required
• Willingness and ability to obtain a Drone Aviation License
• Driver’s License – Full G

Why Choose Sylvite?

• Established company with a solid reputation and stable customer base provides reliable and consistent employment for our team members.
• Focus on work-life balance and a working environment that values your well-being and emphasizes safety.
• Paid time off.
• Casual dress code.
• Training and development opportunities.