Agricultural Research Technician

1 month ago

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Nutrien Full time
About the Role

Nutrien Ag Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Field Research Technician. As a key member of our Brassica napus canola breeding program, you will be responsible for conducting diverse operational activities related to field nursery evaluations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and perform work in accordance with Nutrien's safety protocols and standards
  • Collaborate with plant breeders to achieve breeding program goals using your knowledge and application of best practices
  • Operate, repair, and maintain agricultural field and laboratory equipment
  • Manage field locations to ensure proper crop rotations, agronomy, pest control, and phytosanitary conditions
  • Coordinate and participate in daily field nursery operations from planting through harvest
  • Gather, summarize, and input experimental data, reporting findings and communicating with plant breeders as necessary
  • Partner with seasonal support staff, demonstrating leadership while training, coaching, and supporting completion of research work assignments
  • Support contra-season nursery programs as necessary, including possible travel to Chile during the winter
  • Oversee nursery seed inventories, including storage, transportation, handoff, and disposal according to defined protocol
  • Liaise with equipment and supplies vendors to determine appropriate program equipment, inputs, and supplies, and coordinate purchase, delivery, and storage as necessary
  • Assist in conducting field tours and communicating appropriate information about research programs
  • Utilize and leverage available digital technologies to complete work accurately and efficiently and improve existing processes
Requirements
  • Diploma in Agriculture or Natural Sciences; degree in Agriculture an asset
  • Commitment to safety, attention to detail, self-motivation, and demonstrated leadership skills to coordinate, participate in, and supervise multiple simultaneous projects
  • Working technical knowledge of agronomic practices such as soil fertility management, herbicide application, and integrated pest management strategies related to production of canola
  • Strong, demonstrated technical knowledge and experience related to operation, maintenance, and repair of small plot agricultural field equipment
  • Two (2) seasons of demonstrated small plot research experience
  • Valid class 5 driver's license; 'G' endorsement an asset; willingness to acquire G endorsement
  • Pesticide Applicator's certificate an asset
  • Proficiency in MS Office; experience using relational database software an asset

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