Research Technician

The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community - UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.

Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.

**The opportunity**:
The Department of Plant Science is one of the largest Departments within the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, with 13 full-time academic staff, over 30 support staff positions and 40 M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Specializations in Plant Science include Plant Breeding and Genetics, Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Pathology and Crop Protection, and Plant Biotechnology and Genomics. Teaching and Research facilities include a large controlled growth laboratory and greenhouse complex located in the Agriculture Building and a 50 ha experimental site on campus. The Department also maintains a 164 ha research farm at Carman (Ian N. Morrison Research Farm, Carman & Region Facility) (INMRF)

As the sole Technician of the program, this position is responsible to manage field trial operations such as seed sourcing and preparation, planting, spraying, weeding, harvest, and data collection, processing and statistical analysis in consultation and under the direction of the Agronomist-in-Residence. Other responsibilities will include maintaining and harvesting field research plots.

**The qualifications and experience we’re looking for**:

- Bachelors degree or completion of a Community College course in agriculture related discipline with three years direct experience carrying out field research is required.
- Must have a valid driver's license (Class 5).
- Class 3 license, or willing to acquire is preferred.
- Experience with collecting and organizing agronomic field data and samples, maintaining trial history records, and basic data summary statistics required.
- Experience in special crop production including corn, flax and sunflower will be considered an asset.
- Supervisory experience considered an asset.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Excellent computer and technological skills required. Excellent time management, organizational, problem solving, and communication skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to work with farm machinery and research field equipment safely and efficiently required.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team required.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

**Why the University of Manitoba?**

Along with being one of Manitoba’s top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:

- Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan.
- Competitive vacation time.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A full spectrum of professional development opportunities.

**Closing Date: March 13, 2025**

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of _The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act_ (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.

Pay: $47,684.00-$68,468.40 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-04-01