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Grower-Cooperator Liaison - Jobs in Saskatoon, SK

University of Saskatchewan
Job LocationSaskatoon, SK
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Job TypeFull Time

Job Description

Grower-Cooperator LiaisonPosition Overview: Researchers collaborating from the University of Saskatchewan and University of Calgary invite applications for a Grower-cooperator Liaison for the Prairie Precision Sustainability Network (PPSN). This Fixed Term Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.The Prairie Precision Sustainability Network is a new collaboration between the Universities of Calgary and Saskatchewan that aims to offer data-driven support to grain growers across Western Canada. Together with our sponsors Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Ducks Unlimited Canada, we will measure the potential for unproductive or unprofitable areas within crop fields to support crop industry profitability and environmental sustainability objectives.This one-year, recurring, part-time position, starting in June 2022, which offers a flexible work-from-home schedule. Preference will be given to candidates residing in Saskatoon or near one of the focal data-collection regions in central and eastern Saskatchewan; e.g., Qu’Appelle Valley, Melville, Yorkton, Moosomin, Estevan, Weyburn. It will involve a limited amount of travel, overnight where necessary to meet with growers and to support their contribution of data to the project.The Grower-cooperator Liaison will be responsible for recruiting growers to cooperate with our network from across six regions in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The liaison hired by the University of Saskatchewan and will focus on grain growing regions in southern Saskatchewan. A key role will be to support growers in sharing their data with the Prairie Precision Sustainability Network, manage the data collection and storage, and to explain to growers how the network intends to use the collected data and disseminate preliminary findings.Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

  • Identify crop growers willing to join our data-sharing network.
  • Ensure the completion of data-sharing agreements with growers.
  • Collect precision agricultural, agronomic, and farm revenue and expense data from these growers.
  • Conduct surveys and interviews with growers.
  • Explain to growers how the Prairie Precision Sustainability Network intends to use the collected data, and how its analysis in an anonymous and aggregated way will not reveal private information.
  • Manage data collection and organization.
  • Maintain confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Operate a secure electronic retrieval system to enable growers to upload data directly.
  • Travel, overnight where necessary, to meet with growers to support their contribution of data to the network.
Education: Completion of a degree, diploma or certificate in a related field (e.g., agriculture, agribusiness or plant biology).Licenses: An unrestricted driving license (e.g., Class 5).Experience: Experience interacting with the public in one-on-one interactions (e.g., through customer service).Skills:
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with data collection and recording.
  • Basic knowledge of grain farming preferred.
  • Basic familiarity with the purpose and operation of precision agricultural technology preferred.
Department: College of Arts and Science and College of Agriculture and BioresourcesStatus: Term 12 months with the possibility of extensionEmployment Group: ResearchFull Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.6Salary: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.Posted Date: 4/13/2022Closing Date: 5/3/2022Number of Openings: 1Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid/remote work under the terms of USasks Alternative Workspace GuidelinesThe successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where Yes is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.phpCriminal Record Check: Not ApplicableDrivers License and Abstract Check: Not ApplicableEducation/Credential Verification: Not ApplicableVulnerable Sector Check: Not ApplicablePlease review the University of Saskatchewans health and safety requirements for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic.The University believes equity, diversity, and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance excellence, innovation and creativity. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.Quick Apply
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