Summer Research Assistant
2 weeks ago
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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