Job Description

Established in 1983, Ag-Quest has become one of the foremost providers of agricultural research services in Canada. Ag-Quest focuses on research in the following areas: Environmental Fate, Pesticide Efficacy, Variety Evaluations, Plant Breeding, Demonstrations, Disease Nurseries, Agronomics and Insect Screens. Please visit our website at www.agquest.com for more information.

The Summer Research Technician term position will allow individuals to explore a career path in agricultural research. Work as part of a team and independently while assisting Research Associates establish and maintain small plot research trials. During this term individuals will have the opportunity to operate plot equipment (small tractors, implements, sprayers, etc.) and work in the field to collect data on the field trials.

Join the Ag-Quest Saskatoon team and gain valuable equipment expertise as well as training and experience in scientific principles and sampling techniques.

Qualifications:

Valid driver's license Post-secondary students or non-students Strong communication skills and detail-oriented Ability to work extended hours as required
Assets:

Any type of previous research or farm experience (include on
your application)

Enrolled in or completion of science-based programs Comfortable working with small plot equipment, including tractor, seeder, sprayer and combine
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $18.00-$25.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Saskatoon, SK (S7K): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person