JASON KOVACH
Tisdale,Canada
Summary
Current Field Adjuster with expertise from Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corp., skilled in drone operation and field inspections. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance customer service while managing inventory effectively. Adept at problem-solving and utilizing mapping software to optimize agricultural practices. Committed to delivering exceptional results in diverse agricultural environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Adjuster
SASKATCHEWAN CROP INSURANCE CORP.
Tisdale, SASKATCHEWAN
06.2018 - Current
- Adjuster duties - inspecting fields, measuring stored grain, obtaining samples, usage of DJI drones - inspections, measuring fields, scouting for wild boar, teaching new pilots, inventory and inspecting equipment.
- Making maps to fly fields, flying fields using a grid, and reviewing maps once processed, troubleshooting on the spot to other adjusters throughout Saskatchewan and the network of Drone Pilots within the Corporation.
- Use of thermal drones within the province for Wildlife counts for SCIC and Saskatchewan Environment.
- Working with customers in a wide range of areas Wild Boar program including scouting, following up/investigating sightings, hunting and trapping, inventory management and searching with thermal Drones.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting inspection findings and recommendations.
- Communicated decisions effectively to coworkers, farmers and management.
- Maintained accurate records of claims processed and inspections performed.
- Assisted in developing policies to improve claims processing efficiency within the organization.
- Maintained records according to company policies and procedures.
- Managed workload efficiently while meeting deadlines and goals set forth by management team.
- Trained new adjusters on proper procedures used when examining losses.
Farm Laborer
Chad & Ken Will Farm
08.2017 - 01.2023
- General farm duties, operating heavy equipment, repair/maintenance of equipment, order parts.
- Seasonal position.
- Cultivated various crops using standard farming techniques and equipment.
- Operated tractors and other machinery for planting and harvesting tasks.
- Maintained farm tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
R.M. Councilor
R.M. #426 Bjorkdale.
10.2012 - 11.2016
- Address concerns with Ratepayers, designate work tasks for employees and contractors within the RM, day to day jobs either hands on or by phone and online.
- Attend meetings with the council monthly.
- Collaborated with municipal staff to develop policies for community development initiatives.
Farmer/Outfitter/Custom haying
CIRCLE LAKES
01.2003 - 01.2016
- Operation of a small grain/cattle and custom farm.
- General farm duties.
- Operate outfitting business which involves booking clients, keeping Records, guiding and general duties.
- Self-employed.
Education
Advanced Drone Pilot License
Elevation Droneworks
Regina, SK09-2025
Agronomy Level 1 Certificate - Agronomy and Crop Science
Olds College Online
Olds, AB07-2024
High School Grade 12 -
Porcupine Plain Composite High School
Porcupine Plain, SK06-1998
Skills
- Knowledge in various components of agriculture
- Advanced Canadian drone pilot license
- Drone operation
- Field inspection
- Customer service
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Mapping software
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Mechanically inclined
- Knowledge of mechanic tools
- Good with people
- Knowledge of computer systems
- Knowledge of online ordering systems
- Ability to operate farm equipment
- Ability to operate heavy equipment
- Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 driver's license
- Clean driving record
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Field Adjuster
SASKATCHEWAN CROP INSURANCE CORP.
06.2018 - Current
Farm Laborer
Chad & Ken Will Farm
08.2017 - 01.2023
R.M. Councilor
R.M. #426 Bjorkdale.
10.2012 - 11.2016
Farmer/Outfitter/Custom haying
CIRCLE LAKES
01.2003 - 01.2016
Advanced Drone Pilot License
Elevation Droneworks
Agronomy Level 1 Certificate - Agronomy and Crop Science
Olds College Online
High School Grade 12 -
Porcupine Plain Composite High School