Job Description

The Peace Country Beef & Forage Association is a non-profit, producer led group that strives to provide leading edge, credible, and locally viable information to Peace Country producers, through our applied research and extension programs. We inspire and empower innovation in agriculture, and move forward the agriculture industry in the Peace, by enhancing its environmental, social, and economic sustainability. We need a diligent and determined Research Technician Lead with a genuine desire to enrich the agriculture industry, to lead our fieldwork team. As the Research Technician Lead, you will have the opportunity to provide input on the development of agriculture research projects, and will gain practical experience in many aspects of the applied research process. You will coordinate and lead the activities of our summer research team in the field, assist with the development and maintenance of safety protocols and orientations, prepare supplies and equipment for the field, and maintain vehicles and equipment in good working order. In the summer months, you will get to spend lots of time outside, and gain some spectacular hands-on skills, such as how to collect a soil sample, formulate fertilizer, layout plots, operate a plot-sized seed drill, take field notes, prepare samples for the lab, and so much more. You will also get to attend schools and field days put on by PCBFA for local farmers and agronomists, and listen to some great speakers! The job will be fast-paced and diverse, and offers extensive opportunities for on-the-job education and networking. We offer custom benefits packages, tailored to each employee, as well as a flexible work environment. The starting salary range is $50,000 - $70,000, based on experience and skill level. Must have a valid driver\'s license. Experience operating and maintaining equipment such as tractors, ATVs, and zero-turn mowers, as well as hauling such equipment with pick-up truck and trailer would be considered a significant asset. Experience with agriculture and/or research would also be considered an asset, but is not necessary. If you\'re interested in joining our dynamic team, please send a resume by clicking apply to this position below, along with a short description (350 words or less) of why you think you would be a good fit for the role. For more information, visit our website by clicking APPLY TO THIS POSITION below.