Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

About Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

Founded in 1913, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has been offering high quality hands-on education for over a century. Through our core programming including continuing education, online and blended programming, we provide accessible educational opportunities within Alberta and beyond. We are passionate about the Agriculture industry. Through our applied research and integrated learning, we are proud to be Canada’s Smart Agriculture College, specializing in agriculture, agrifood, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship. We work closely with industry to advance and adapt our programming to ensure our graduates have the skills to succeed.

The Opportunity
- Production Techgronomist (full-time, permanent)

The Production Techgronomist serves as an key bridge between advanced agricultural technology and foundational agronomic practices within the Olds College Smart Farm ecosystem. This role leverages data collection, analytics, and precision hardware to make informed, data-driven decisions that optimize crop production, improve net revenue, enhance soil and water health, and support the Smart Farm’s agricultural ecosystems. By integrating telematics, agronomy, and agricultural equipment control systems with daily farming operations, the Production Techgronomist ensures the Smart Farm remains at the cutting edge of responsible agricultural innovation and applied research.

At an operational level, this position is responsible for executing advanced zone management strategies, addressing soil variability, and deploying precision fertility and Integrated Pest Management plans. The Production Techgronomist will actively troubleshoot agricultural hardware,



utilize digital farming systems, and manage on-farm technology and devices to streamline production workflows. Additionally, this role requires the hands-on operation of farm equipment during the critical seeding, spraying, and harvesting operations of the Smart Farm. Beyond field-level agronomy, the role requires strong business acumen and client relations skills, collaborating directly with researchers, students, and industry partners to translate complex spatial data into actionable, effective solutions for both crop and integrated livestock enterprises across the College.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of the Smart Farm, the Production Techgronomist represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital agriculture in a world-class applied research environment. This role is instrumental to the daily functioning and long-term performance of the Olds College Smart Farm, serving as the on-the-ground expert who seamlessly integrates cutting-edge precision technology with practical, sustainable agronomic practices. By bridging the gap between advanced data analytics and field-level execution, the individual will directly drive the optimization of crop yields, profitability, soil health, and resource efficiency across the College's diverse agricultural enterprises.

In this position,



the Production Techgronomist will actively elevate the farm's operational performance by managing complex digital farming systems, troubleshooting agricultural equipment hardware, and translating spatial data into highly precise zone management strategies. Working collaboratively with farm operations staff, applied research teams, and academic faculty, they will ensure that innovative agronomic plans and precision applications are executed in the field. The Production Techgronomist will also be highly involved in the practical day-to-day operational tasks necessary to maintain the Smart Farm. This hands-on commitment encompasses heavy equipment operation, livestock production support, and executing all other operational tasks related to the multiple diverse enterprises of the Olds College Smart Farm. Ultimately, this role not only enhances the daily productivity of the Smart Farm but also solidifies Olds College's reputation as a premier testing ground for responsible, technology-driven agricultural solutions.

Key Job Functions

- Precision Techgronomy & Applied Operations
- Digital Infrastructure & Data Management: Manage and optimize on-farm digital networks, including telematics, IoT sensors, and cloud-based data collection platforms, ensuring accurate, high-quality spatial data is captured to support both commercial farm production, academic projects, and applied research trials.
- Precision Zone Management: Develop and execute digital zone management strategies by analyzing agronomic data to implement variable-rate fertility, precise seeding prescriptions, and targeted pest management plans that optimize soil health and crop performance.
- Equipment Operation & Hardware Integration: Operate agricultural machinery while simultaneously configuring, calibrati

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