Seasonal Field Technician

Job Summary

As a seasonal member of our Research, Development and Innovation team, you will learn how new crop varieties are developed in Western Canada and gain experience in agronomy and crop breeding as you assist with the field evaluation of experimental varieties and breeding materials. You will also gain practical experience working with farm machinery and driving a truck and trailer. Located in Edmonton, AB and reporting to the local Agronomist and research technicians, you will be involved with the establishment, maintenance and harvest of canola, wheat and barley research plots.

This is a seasonal position and is from May-August 2027 OR April-October 2027.

What You'll Do:

• Field seed bed preparations and flagging of sites
• Seed cleaning, seed treatment and set-up of seeding envelopes
• Establish and maintain small plot field trials
• Set up and operate field equipment
• Operate small plot field equipment such as tractors, seeders, sprayers, combines, swathers, and tillage tools
• Drive a truck and trailer to move equipment between sites
• Apply in-crop herbicides and fungicides
• Take accurate and precise agronomic notes
• Conduct equipment calibration and maintenance
• Assist technicians, agronomists and plant breeders with other duties as required
• Some travel and out of town work may be required

What You'll Bring:

• Punctual, reliable and able to work outdoors
• A high level of attention to detail resulting in consistent outcomes
• Proven problem solving and critical thinking abilities in team and individual settings
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Small plot field trial experience and/or agricultural or farm experience is an asset but not required
• Mechanical aptitude with farm machinery is an asset but not required
• Currently enrolled in or finished an undergraduate degree program in Agriculture or a related natural science is preferred