Our team is growing!

We are the Maritimes' only John Deere Dealership with 15 locations to serve you.

We are looking for a skilled, dedicated person to fill the position of Agricultural Technology Advisor at our Truro, NS location.

What is Precision Agriculture?

Precision Agriculture (Precision Ag) is a method of farming that uses technological innovations – including GPS guidance, drones, sensors, soil sampling and precision machinery – in order to grow crops more efficiently. With precision agriculture, John Deere is the industry leader in providing farmers with the tools they need to monitor, manage, and maximize their farm operations. 

From machine performance, to field management, to data analysis, customers are always connected to their machines, operators, and technology. The cloud-based platform makes it possible to pull valuable agronomic data out of every operation.

Purpose:

Provide expertise at the dealership surrounding crop production systems and agronomic best practices and build credibility with customers.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Integrated Solutions Manager in the delivery of the dealership’s John Deere agricultural technology services.
• Assists in leading the organization in the area of John Deere precision farming products and agronomic knowledge
• Ensure understanding of John Deere agricultural technology solutions in sales, service, parts, and all other departments
• Serve as the internal and external technical specialist for new technology farming products
• Work directly with customers to optimize technology solutions for their operation.
• Record, analyze, and monitor yields and data during plant/harvest.
• Creating field boundaries and maps with customers, automated steering, manage data
• May also support the dealership efforts with third-party providers
• Remains current on production practices, latest trends, and changes in industry

Requirements:

• 2+ years' experience in an agriculture-related role
• Dealership sales, service, integrated solutions, training, or other related work experience with agricultural technology offerings preferred
• Certified Crop Advisor Certification considered an asset
• Above average comfort level with standard desktop applications, including Microsoft Office and internet functions
• Excellent leadership, organizational, project management, interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel to store locations, customers, and customers' other advisors
• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture Business, Agriculture Mechanization, or equivalent experience preferred

What We Offer:

• Full-time employment
• Opportunity for advancement within a progressive organization
• Competitive compensation package which includes salary
• Family health benefits
• Company pension plan
• Boot and tool allowance
• We are now offering a personal finance training program through Enriched Academy for all our employees

Please note:  If we like your resume, you will receive an email asking you to take a quick 5 minute questionnaire from Predictive Index.  Please keep an eye for it in your email.  Sometimes it goes to your junk mail.

Please submit your resume today!