Job Description

Limagrain Cereals Research Canada (LCRC) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Nursery Technician in a full time role. This hands-on research operations role supports plant breeding and pathology programs through active involvement in early generation nursery activities and disease screening. It is well suited for someone who enjoys working directly in field and controlled environments, managing multiple tasks across the production cycle. The successful candidate will contribute to nursery workflows, support coordinating pathology-related activities and collaborate across teams to support breeding objectives. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving are essential.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

The successful candidate must be willing to work outdoors, work extended hours during growing season and be willing to travel outside of the Saskatoon area

Support a field-oriented plant pathology program that services various crop types within the breeding organization

Manage and execute tasks including but not limited to seed packaging, planting, pathogen culture, inoculation, note taking, visual ratings and harvest

Assist in conducting experiments, this includes planting, scouting, coordination of activities, crop care and timely note taking

Collaborate across breeding, pathology and the operations team to ensure alignment of nursery activities with broader research and production goals

Assist in organizing inventory of seeds in storage

Supervising, and training seasonal employees

Perform media preparation and stock solutions.

Support with growth chamber experiments, including cleaning, seeding, inoculating, rating, and general plant care

Demonstrate the Limagrain Cereals Research Canada mission and core values

Skills required:

Problem solving and decision-making skills.

Time management

High level of communication skills, verbal and written

Ability to be flexible and modify plans as situations arise minimizing impact on results

Ability to work as a team or independently as needed

Qualifications required:

A degree or diploma in agriculture or a related field of study experience

Experience with Microsoft Office 365

Possess a valid driver's license

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications preferred:

Educational experience in plant science, agronomy, horticulture, or related discipline is desired. Applicants with equivalent job experience are also encouraged to apply

Experience with aseptic techniques, plant pathogen isolation and laboratory practices

Experience working in an agricultural research setting

Experience operating small, powered equipment or common hand tools

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Life insurance Paid time off Profit sharing RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person