Agricultural Technician

Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: Will train
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
- Hot
**Work setting**:

- Rural area
- Various locations
- Laboratory
**Tasks**:

- Assist in analysis of data and preparation of reports
- Assist in conducting field research and surveys to collect data and samples
- Conduct field research and surveys to collect data and samples
**Student status**:

- Full time enrollment
**Technical experience**:

- Tissue and cell
- Plant breeding
- Greenhouse production programs
**Area of work experience**:

- Applied research
- Basic research
- Cultures and samples preparation
- Field research and surveying
- Laboratory testing and analysis
- Quality control and assurance
**Area of specialization**:

- Biology
- Microbiology
- Agriculture
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?