Field Research Assistant

1 month ago


Caledon, Canada BCFORWARD TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED Full time

BC Forward is looking for **Field Research Assistant** in **Caledon, ON L7C 1X1**

**About BCforward**

Established in 1998, BCforward, a Black-owned firm headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, pioneers workforce management and digital product delivery solutions globally. With a team of 6,000+ consultants across the world, they champion human potential, guided by core values of People-Centricity, Excellence, and Diversity. As a market leader, BCforward provides a best-in-class workplace, emphasizing equal opportunity employment and fostering a culture of accountability and optimism.

**Position Title: Field Research Assistant**

**Locations: 12111 Mississauga Road, Caledon, ON L7C 1X1**

**Anticipated Start Date: 01/06**

**Expected Duration: 4-8 months**

**Job Type: Contrsct with possible extension**

**Shift: 8:00am - 4:00pm (Mon - Fri)**

**Pay Rate: $21.00/hr on W2**

**Note: Previous Agriculture exp (i.e. harvesting, Field Sampling, Greenhouse Planting, Seed Treating etc)**

**Job Description**:
Position Overview
- Greenhouse planting
- Plant care (staking, tying back, tidying up dropped leaves)
- Collecting leaf tissue in Greenhouse and/or Field (sampling)
- Crossing - CMS and Emasculating
- Harvesting Greenhouse and/or Field plants
- Threshing (extracting seeds from pods)
- Grain Cleaning
- Labelling, weighing and organization of seed packages (inventory activities)
- Seed package filling
- Seed treating (possibly)
- Field preparation, seeding, plot maintenance (possibly)
- Assisting with note collection (possibly)
- Limited driving of a company vehicle (possibly)
- Cage constructions and Field preparations (possibly)
- Collecting leaf tissue in Greenhouse and/or Field (possibly)
- Assisting with note collection (possibly)

Required Qualifications
- Must have a reliable means to work (no public transit)
- Willing and able to work in temperatures 30-35 degrees
- A fast learner, with a high aptitude for precision and accuracy
- Must be highly motivated and well suited for work in both team-orientated and independent situations
- Display a competency to perform accurate work in a repetitive motion environment
- Must be safety orientated
- Basic computer knowledge & navigational skills
- Willingness to work overtime hours as necessary
- Please note that portable washrooms are used in the field

Other Information
- This assignment is not a temp-to-hire position
- This is not a Lab position

Allergens
- Exposure to allergens such as canola pollen and protein
- Dust and mildew
- Exposure to seed treatment chemical
- Exposure to pesticide and fungicide chemical residue

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Location**:

- Caledon, ON L7C 1X1 (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-01-06


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