Imagery Data Technician (Part Time)

Job title: Imagery Data Technician (Part Time)

Job description: Who we are:

Semios is a market leader in leveraging the internet-of-things (IoT) and big data to improve the sustainability and profitability of specialty crops. With 500 million data points being reported by our sensors every day, we leverage our big data analytics, such as in-depth pest and disease modeling, to empower tree fruit and tree nut growers with decision-making tools to minimize resources and risks.

Our innovative work has received several industry awards:
– recognized as exemplifying some of the best in agriculture technology around the globe. – identified as one of the companies best positioned to solve tomorrow’s clean technology challenges. – Selected as 1 of 9 companies for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort, who are all using technology to solve complex challenges.

One of our partners produced this short which shows what we do and our positive environmental impact.

We know our journey is only achievable by having a great team who shares ideas, tries new things and learns as we go.

Who you are

As the imagery data technician, you will be responsible for labelling our image data set that will be used to deliver reliable and high quality outputs for our growers. You are self motivated, and don’t mind performing repetitive tasks. You take pride in the quality of your work because you know it will impact how effective growers manage their crops.

This position is particularly suited to those that have an interest in agriculture and tech, but this is not a requirement to succeed at the job.

Requirements

Candidates should be proactive, reliable, and willing to work flexible hours. This position will require a commitment of 3-6 hours a day, 3-6 days per week including regularly scheduled weekends. The preferred start date for this position would be as early as June 28th and a negotiable end date between Oct 1 – Nov 1.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Meticulous in nature with an attention for detail
• Confident in their ability to recognize patterns
• Able to repetitively collect and record information with a consistently high-degree of accuracy
• Willing to be taught to identify specific agricultural pests and crops stages in images
• Comfortable with basic technologies (eg. smart phones, internet, apps) and Microsoft Office and/or G Suite

Nice to have

• Experience in data entry or other forms of repetitive work
• Experience in crop scouting or insect identification

Benefits

• Flexible location
• Tech-focused office location, convenient to transit and bike paths.
• Great snacks and casual work environment
• Sleep better, knowing you’re making the world a better place through more sustainable food production.

References will be provided based on performance

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