Seasonal Research Assistant - Nursery

Job Summary

This is a seasonal role that will work between 02/2027 – 11/2027. Multiple positions are available including four month (summer) contracts, six month and eight month contracts.

Located within Innovation Place in Saskatoon, SK you will be involved with the establishment, maintenance and harvest of nursery rows and tented seed production.

What You'll Do:

• Seed bed preparation and flagging of sites
• Seed cleaning, seed treatment, and setup of seeding envelopes
• Seeding of single row field nurseries
• Establishment and maintenance of tented seed production nurseries
• Setup and operation of irrigation equipment
• Hand harvesting selfing bags and tented seed production
• Operating small plot field equipment such as tractors and tillage tools
• Driving a truck and trailer to move equipment between sites
• Taking accurate and precise agronomic notes
• Operating small plot combines
• Fall land preparation, including application of herbicides and fertilizer
• Equipment calibration and maintenance
• Assisting technicians, agronomists, and plant breeders with other duties as required
• Some travel may be required

What You'll Bring:

• Punctual, reliable and able to work outdoors
• 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 or agricultural or farm experience is an asset but not required
• Mechanical aptitude with farm machinery is an asset but not required