Technical Assistants, Research

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) is recruiting for three Technical Assistants, Research & Development to work in an industry-driven research environment. Vineland is a uniquely Canadian results-oriented organization dedicated to horticulture science and innovation.

Vineland is situated on treaty lands. These lands are steeped in the rich history of the First Nations including the Hatiwendaronk, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabe and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Many First Nations, Métis and Inuit people from across Turtle Island live and work in Niagara today. Vineland stands with all Indigenous people, past and present, in promoting the wise stewardship of the lands on which we live. As treaty people, residents and caretakers, we are committed to continuous learning and a deep respect for Indigenous people, culture and history.

Vineland’s mission is to deliver innovative products and production solutions addressing the needs of the horticulture industry and advancing Canada’s research and commercialization agenda. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization, funded in part by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), a five-year, federal-provincial-territorial initiative.

Our people are the most important asset in achieving our goals and are known in the world for excellence in science and entrepreneurship. Our staff enjoys an exciting and challenging work environment noted for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

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**Plant Responses and the Environment job posting JP-03-2024**:
The term of appointment for this contract position is from May 15, 2024 to September 15, 2024. The hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (35 hours/week) at an hourly rate of $16.55.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
The Technical Assistant will work within one or more program groups within Research & Development. The position will provide support for the execution of greenhouse, field and laboratory activities for various internal and contract projects.

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Work closely with applicable R&D staff, greenhouse and field managers, laboratory staff
- Perform physical work in field and greenhouse facilities assisting with plant care and experiments
- Seed new plant material, transplant raising, as well as assist with budding, fertigation, pruning, clipping, suckering, harvest, seed organization and storage
- Assist as needed in active soil laboratories which may include exposure to dust, dirt and soil odours
- **Plant Responses and the Environment**:

- In addition to the above listed duties, you will also assist with writing up Consortium research findings, assist with COHA grants, minor use trial, soil analysis
- Ideally you will have an urban forestry background to supplement the listed qualifications

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education (BSc or diploma) in plant or horticultural sciences
- Minimum of one to two years’ related experience working in greenhouse, field and laboratory environments
- Experience in support of scientific research
- Demonstrated ability to grow, transplant, prune and harvest
- Experience taking notes and managing datasets in an organized manner
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- (*A more comprehensive position outline is available upon request)_

**Include**:

- A cover letter stating how your experience qualifies you for the position
- Résumé
- Contract Position
- Closing date: April 12, 2024
- Location: 4890 Victoria Avenue North, Vineland Station, ON L0R 2E0