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Monsanto Canada has several openings for Summer Research Technicians in our Trait Field Solutions Group. The conditions of these positions may vary slightly. However, the employment terms will typically start in April/May and end between August and September. This is an ideal opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in agriculture to experience working with world class researchers, agronomists and plant breeders in a leading agricultural company.
Responsibilities
Assist with seed and trial preparations activities including seed counting, sorting, placement of sample envelopes into planting order and order verification
Assist with effective planting and plot maintenance activities
Assist with the collection of agronomic data from canola plots and nurseries throughout the season
Assist with uploading and entering data
Follow Monsantos Compliance and Stewardship Guidelines and related activities
Follow ESH policies and procedures for the safe operation of the local research facility and program
Operate and maintain small plot equipment and vehicles, including trucks and trailers
Qualifications
Agriculture Degree or Diploma student or graduate
Valid Class 5G Drivers License or the ability to obtain G endorsement
Good Technical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Highly motivated with the ability to work responsibly in a group and independently
Strong organization and time management skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Good understanding of agronomic practices
Basic mechanical skills; ability to operate and care for equipment and vehicles
Ability to work long hours as needed
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Job task planning and organizing
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Specific Skills
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Fertilize and spray crops
Type of Equipment
- Tractor
- Planting equipment
- Farm truck
- Fertilizer equipment
- Crop sprayer or duster
Type of Farm Operations
- Vegetable and root crop
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors
- Hot