OVERVIEW
We are currently seeking a Soil Technician Team Lead to join our Soil Carbon team responsible for supporting and driving our ambitious projects to quantify and sequester carbon in soil. The successful candidates will assist in collecting soil samples at several agricultural sites across Canada, from Vancouver Island to the Prairies Region.
Reporting to the Senior Soil Scientist, this position will work closely with two Soil Technicians as well as scientists and engineers as part of our interdisciplinary Research & Development team.
This role is a 4-month full-time contract, with an ideal start date in late August/early September and ends on December 31, 2021.
YOUR MISSION
To help lead and support our work in soil carbon analysis by building a soil sample collection which is representative of a range of agricultural soils across Canada.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
QUALITIES WE’RE LOOKING FOR
LOCATION
Terramera will pay for all transportation costs and provide a work vehicle to perform work requiring travelling.
WHO WE ARE
Terramera is a globally-recognized cleantech leader focused on fusing AI, science and nature to create revolutionary technologies that transform how we grow food and solve other world-scale challenges. With its Actigate™ Targeted Performance technology and mission to unlock the intelligence in nature to ensure a world that thrives and provides for everyone, Terramera is committed to reducing global synthetic chemical loads in agriculture by 80%, increasing global farm productivity by 20%, and increasing soil organic carbon by 100% by 2030. The privately held company was founded in 2010 and has grown to include a world-class bench of engineers, scientists, advisors and investors. Terramera is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, has integrated operations that include state-of-art research labs, robotics workshop, greenhouse and farm, and has 250+ patents in its IP portfolio.
Our success begins with our people. We’re looking for A-Players who are passionate about making a difference as we are and thrive in environments that are dynamic, challenging and rewarding. Join our movement, as we set a new standard and change the world together as a highly dedicated, innovative, future-focused and solutions-oriented team.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information on Terramera, please visit our website at www.terramera.com
We encourage current post-secondary students seeking for internships/co-ops/practicums, recent graduates, independent contractors, and experienced professionals to apply for this position.
Terramera is committed to a diverse workforce and we are an equal opportunity employer. As we make serious efforts to learn more about how we can increase diversity in our candidate pool, we invite you to voluntarily provide demographic information in a confidential survey at the end of this application.
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