Summer position for field experiment

Canola Breeding Summer Associate -

Contract Duration: 4 – 6 months (Summer)

Location: Edmonton

Wage: $18hr - $20hr

• Field trials for local and global breeding programs to develop hybrids that provide the highest return to growers.
• You will be responsible for field activities relating to growing, harvest including seed set up, land preparation, seeding, pest control, pollination management, plot maintenance, parental development, harvesting and supervision of casual employees as required.
• You will also be involved daily monitoring of field and research plots and data collection for Parental and Hybrid Selection.

Requirement:

• High school diploma or degree
• Class 5 driving licence.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be flexible and modify plans as situations arise minimizing impact on results.
• Passion for Agriculture and are looking to gain hands on experience working with Canola within a Global business.
• Previous farm or machinery experience as an asset

Contact: beriso44@hotmail.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-04-01