Job Order Detail

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:
-Field preparations and flagging of sites
-Seed cleaning, seed treatment, and set up of seeding envelopes
-Seeding of small plot field trials
-Driving a truck and trailer to move equipment between sites
-Taking accurate and precise field notes during data collection
-Equipment calibration and maintenance
-Assisting technicians and agronomists
-Yard maintenance
-Gardening (planting, weeding, harvest)
-Leading school group tours
-Helping host field days

Qualifications:
Required:
-Punctual, reliable and able to work outdoors
-A high level of attention to detail resulting in consistent outcomes
-Proven problem solving and critical thinking abilities in team and individual settings
-Exceptional communication and organizational skills
-A valid class 5 drivers license

Preferred:
-Small plot field trial experience and/or farm experience
-Currently enrolled in or finished an undergraduate degree program in agriculture or a related natural science