Agricultural Sampler

AIR is a Canadian company offering a preventive detection service for agricultural fungal diseases. The program allows producers to better manage the use of pesticides. In collaboration with Lab’Eau-Air-Sol.

Description

The agricultural sampler is a key position to successfully obtain the analysis of the health of an agricultural environment. The person on duty thus becomes a front-line worker to participate in sustainable agriculture and help us meet the mandate of working towards a healthier environment. The job consists of taking the required air samples. The cassettes, once analyzed by the laboratory, will make it possible to detect fungal diseases in crops even before the effects are visible or damage is too advanced.

You will have to:

- Take air samples in the field according to a preestablished protocol
- Verify the operational status of weather stations and other equipment during the season
- Front line customer service by being present in the field.
- In-house coaching and training are provided to meet the requirements of the AIR program._

**Required Skills**:

- Have access to a vehicle and have a valid driver's license
- Good physical shape
- Experience in the agricultural field (asset)

Required Qualities
- Organizational skills and ability to adapt to the unexpected
- Autonomy and resourcefulness
- Be professional and have a strong sense of customer service

Working Conditions
- Sampling requires 3 mornings per week; 15 to 20 hours per week
- Fixed-term contract of 3 months, June until August
- Hourly wage of 16$/hour
Reimbursement of mileage costs 0,50$/km

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Part-time hours: 15 per week

**Salary**: $16.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Morning shift

Application question(s):

- Do you have a valid driver's license and a car?
- Are you available to work mornings?

Work Location: On the road