Seasonal Field Technician

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity. Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services. Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions. This seasonal position is anticipated to begin in mid-April 2026 and end in early October 2026. This individual contributor role assists with the disease evaluation of experimental varieties and crop breeding materials while gaining practical experience in agronomy. As a seasonal member of our Research, Development and Innovation team, this position has hands on experience in the establishment, maintenance, and rating of disease testing plots in Western Canada. This individual contributor role provides administrative support to management by maintaining effective day to day office operations. What You'll Do: Field seed bed preparations and flagging of sites. Seed treatment and set-up of seeding envelopes. Seeding of small plot field trials and nurseries. Operating small plot field equipment such as tractors, seeders, sprayers and tillage implements.Applying pesticides to test plots. Adhere to driving laws and safety standards when moving equipment between locations. Assisting in plot rating activities. Fall land preparation, including application of herbicides and fertilizer. Equipment calibration and maintenance. Assisting technicians, agronomists and plant breeders with other duties as required. Assisting with laboratory field inoculum preparations. Actively follow safety procedures, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. Routinely travel between six Saskatchewan trial sites with occasional overnight travel to Edmonton/Manitoba. What You'll Bring: A High School diploma or equivalent certificate is required. A valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract is required. Punctual, reliable and able to work outdoors. Able to stoop, bend, and walk for extended periods of time. A high level of attention to detail resulting in consistent outcomes. Proven problem solving and critical thinking abilities in team and individual settings. Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills. Small plot field trial experience and/or agricultural or farm experience is an asset. Mechanical aptitude with farm machinery is an asset. Currently enrolled in or finished an undergraduate degree program in Agriculture or a related natural science. Ready to make an impact with us?