Agreena is Looking for Field Data Collector Full Time

Job description

Agreena is seeking part time data collection contractors to perform on-farm data collection as part of ongoing sustainability projects tracking regenerative agricultural practices.

Responsibilities:

• Traveling to local designated areas of interest and collecting information including which crop is being grown field management practices
• Following a simple protocol to document the required type data per field
• Logging the information for each field on a mobile device using an easy to use app.
• Contact with the farmers is not required as the data is collected from the roadside
• Uploading data daily.

Requirements:

• Travel will be required to farms in your assigned region, which will be determined based on your geographic location
• An iPhone/Android phone or tablet to run our data collection app
• A valid driver’s license
• Your own reliable car to travel to the assigned locations
• Experience working in agriculture to a level where you can reliably, confidently and quickly identify major crops and the type of tillage performed.

Timeline:

• This work can start immediately after completing an online training session
• The work is flexible to your schedule as you choose the number of hours and when you work, but a minimum of 16-20 hours per week availability is preferred
• The first field visit occurs before crops are planted for the year
• The second field visit occurs 2-3 weeks after planting to determine planting method and crop type

Salary:

• Employment is contract based
• Payment will be made per accurate data point collected
• The average payment for a full day of data collection is $400 plus expenses
• Lunch is covered at $20 when you work a full 8 hour day
• Mileage is covered at the standard per km rate set by the CRA

If you would like to be part of this exciting project with the ultimate goal of rewarding farmers for regenerative and sustainable agricultural practices then please respond with your CV, your availability for a phone interview and a brief description of your experience in agriculture. To learn more about our company visit us at agreena.com

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Part-time hours: 20-30 per week

Salary: $100.00-$500.00 per day

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Application question(s):

• Please provide a few dates/times that you’re available for a phone interview. Afternoons preferred.
• Please briefly describe your experience in Agriculture.
• Are you willing to travel to local farms to collect on-farm data?

Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 2023-04-24