Soil Sampler

**Soil Sampler - Seasonal**

The Neerlandia Co-op is a member-owned cooperative business located in Neerlandia Alberta. We are a diverse business that operates in the agriculture, food, home & building and energy sectors. As a cooperative, we are a community focused business that strives to always deliver excellent customer service. Our employees are our success and for that reason the Neerlandia Co-op endeavors to ensure that our employees feel like they are always treated fairly and part of our team

The Neerlandia Co-op Agro Department is looking to fill a part time seasonal Soil Sampling Technician position, see below for a description of responsibilities and requirements.

**Location: Barrhead County (and surrounding areas)**

**Employment**:

- **2-3-month F/T Term/season between September - November 2023, with the possibility of extension**:

- **Available for up to 40+ hours/week**:

- **Available to work weekdays and weekends**

Reporting to the Agro Department, you will be assigned to the collecting of core soil samples from grower’s fields. Using vehicles equipped with GPS technology, you will be responsible for ensuring quality control of core samples and accurate recording of sample information.

**Duties may include the following**:

- Travel to assigned rural locations to take core soil samples from grower’s fields;
- Record sample data accurately using the latest technology;
- Ensure quality samples retrieved, packaged and labelled appropriately
- Meet with supervisor regularly to discuss field conditions;
- Safe operation of motorized vehicle

**Requirements/Attributes**:

- Valid driver’s license
- Agricultural experience would be an asset;
- Ability to carry up to 25 kg periodically;
- Ability to work independently
- Strong work ethic
- Maintain high level of integrity