Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 30 to 45 hours per week Education: Experience:

Education

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Bachelor's degree Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences, other

Work site environment

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Outdoors Dusty Hot Noisy Harvest crops Dry pea and bean farming Wheat farming

Work setting

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Rural area Remote location Laboratory Field location

Tasks

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Assist in conducting biological tests and laboratory analyses Conduct microbiological, biochemical tests and laboratory analyses Set up and conduct biochemical tests and laboratory analyses Assist in conducting field research and surveys to collect data and samples Conduct field research and surveys to collect data and samples Plant bulbs and seeds Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products Operate and maintain harvesting and cultivating equipment Spray herbicides from the ground using manual spraying equipment Weeding

Type of product

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Truck

Type of crops

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Canola Soybeans

Technical experience

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Plant breeding Greenhouse production programs

Equipment and machinery experience

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Tractor Sprayer or duster Planting equipment Farm truck

Area of work experience

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Basic research Field research and surveying Laboratory testing and analysis Plant disease, pest and weed prevention and eradication Plant growth and development Plant science Field crops

Area of specialization

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Biology Agriculture

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation Willing to travel Own vehicle Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Repetitive tasks Manual dexterity Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Sitting Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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Accurate Excellent oral communication Flexibility Judgement

Screening questions

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Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

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7 months to less than 1 year

Health benefits

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Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan

Other benefits

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* Free parking available