Job Description

Summer Research Assistant, Plant Sciences
=============================================

Primary Purpose: The Pulse Crop Breeding Program at the Crop Development Centre, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Saskatchewan requires a Summer Research Assistant who will work as part of a team to support development of improved pulse crop varieties and pulse crop and research.


Nature of Work: Reporting to the pulse crop breeders and the senior research technicians the candidates will be involved in all aspects of the pulse breeding programs. Travel to off station sites and overtime including evenings and weekends may be required at certain times of the year particularly during planting (May) and harvest (August). Work with agricultural pesticides may be required. Must be able to lift up to 25kg


Typical Duties or Accountabilities: Duties will include discarding seed samples, weeding, bag cleaning, seed cleaning, seed treatment, weighing samples, sorting and organizing samples, seed storage maintenance, hand harvesting plants, and other duties as assigned. The successful candidate must be willing to work outdoors, work flexible hours during planting and harvest, and be willing to travel outside of the Saskatoon area occasionally.


Education: Completion of Grade 12. Enrollment in a post-secondary education program will be an asset.


Licenses: Candidates must hold a valid class 5 driver's license. Candidates should have or be willing to obtain WHMIS, First Aid and CPR training.


Experience: Experience in crop research and experience operating small plot equipment such as tractors and combines will be an asset.


Skills: Candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Proficiency with common business computer programs will be an asset. This position requires a motivated, reliable and well-organized person able to work in a multi-disciplinary group environment.

Department: Plant Sciences


Status: Term 4 months


Employment Group: Undergraduate Students - Non-union

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0


Salary: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.


Salary Family (if applicable):

Salary Phase/Band: Not Applicable


Posted Date: 2/12/2025


Closing Date: 3/26/2025


Number of Openings: 1

Work Location: On Campus




The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Metis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.