Job Description

Limagrain Cereals Research Canada (LCRC) is currently seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Field Research Lead on a 12-month maternity leave contract. This term position plays a critical role in supporting our breeding programs and is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the coordination and execution of field breeding trials across Western Canada. This includes supervising staff, maintaining trial quality, and ensuring accurate data collection to support breeding decisions.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Lead the comprehensive management of field breeding trials, encompassing seed and land preparation, planting, plot maintenance, harvest, pesticide and fertilizer applications, and trial evaluations. Maintain and service field and seed processing equipment. Support inventory and organization of station facilities Supervise temporary and seasonal labor, ensuring safe operations and adherence to company guidelines. Participate in plant production in greenhouse and growth chambers, including planting, managing growing conditions, plant crossing, and harvest. Interact and collaborate with other LCRC employees and associated companies, including farmers, seed and product development specialists, plant pathologists, molecular biologists, and others. Contribute to overall station tasks, emphasizing efficiency in protocols and activity organization.

Education & experience required:

Strong background in field and seed processing equipment operation and maintenance. Knowledge of agronomy principles and practices, previous experience in field breeding trials is advantageous. Experience with seed production, and the seed industry is desired. Effective time management skills Candidates should possess good interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communication skills. Comfortable operating computing, office 365, and agricultural related technology such as GPS guidance. Ability to work independently and/or with others and the willingness to participate in all LCRC breeding program duties. Possess a valid driver's license and have, or be able to obtain, a driver's license with "G" endorsement or higher. The ability to spend extended periods of time traveling domestically in peak periods, and to travel internationally (have, or qualify for, a valid passport). Ability to work extended or variable hours under variable environmental and ergonomic conditions associated with planting, harvesting, and plot management.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

Paid time off
Work Location: In person