Barley and Oat Technician, Plant Sciences

7 days ago

Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

**Barley and Oat Technician, Plant Sciences**:
A casual-time research field technician is required in the Barley and Oat Breeding Program at the Crop Development Centre, Department of Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture and Bioresources. There are currently 20 full-time staff employed in this diverse program which breeds malt, feed, food and forage barley varieties, as well as milling, feed and forage oat varieties.

**Education**: A grade 12 diploma with some experience in agricultural or biology-based research.

**Licenses**: Valid class 5 Drivers License

**Experience**: Relevant work experience in a small-plot field research program, including the operation of field and small-plot equipment, is desirable but not required.

**Skills**: The position requires good organizational skills, the ability to communicate and relate effectively with staff, effective written and oral English communication skills, and the capacity to receive direction from supervisors.

**Department**: Plant Sciences
**Status**: Casual
**Employment Group**: Research Positions - Non-union
**Full Time Equivalent (FTE)**:.25
**Salary**: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $17.64 - 24.70 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
**Salary Phase/Band**:Salary Band 3
**Posted Date**: 11/21/2025
**Closing Date**: 12/18/2025
**Number of Openings**:1
**Work Location**:On Campus

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