Summer Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Saskatoon, Canada A Horizon Ag Research Ltd. Full time

A Horizon Ag Research Ltd. is an agricultural contract research company that works in the Saskatoon area. A Horizon Ag Research focuses on small plot research for development of new pesticides, seed varieties and agronomic research.

**Job Title**: Summer Research Assistant

**Job Location**: Saskatoon Area

**Number of Positions**: 3

**Position Start Date**: 05/01/2023 - 08/31/2023

**Salary**: Salary range based upon experience

**Benefits/Perks**: Flexible work schedule in non-peak times (4-day work week in late July and august)

Personal protective equipment is provided (gloves, CSA approved work boots, all other job-related PPE)

Monthly safety and performance bonus

**Qualifications**:

- Valid class 5 license (preference would be given to those with heavy trailer "G" endorsement or Class 1 license)
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Agriculture knowledge is an asset with focus in crops, soil science, and agronomy
- Preference will be given to those who have taken pest ID (weeds, disease and insect) and control courses
- Experience with farm machinery, trucks, and trailers would be considered an asset
- Ability to do manual labor, including lifting between 25 and 50 lb.
- Eligible to work in Sk.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Data collection and accurate record keeping for tasks such as conducting plant counts and heights, weather data, crop staging
- Operation of drones/GoPro for image collection
- Following standard operating procedures for a safe work environment, including maintaining personal safety equipment
- Operate small plot machinery such as tractors, 1-ton trucks, combines
- Field trial maintenance including tillage, plot spraying, seeding and mowing
- Truck and trailer operation

**Application Documents Required**: Cover Letter, Resume - References included, Driver's Abstract

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

**Salary**: From $3,500.00 per month

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Application deadline: 2023-02-28
Expected start date: 2023-05-01



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