Barley and Oat Technician, Plant Sciences

1 week ago

Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time $37,500 - $45,000 per year


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. 

Primary Purpose and Nature of work: The successful candidate will work primarily on post-harvest data collection and may work on field plot establishment, maintenance and harvest if the term is extended.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities: If the term is extended the candidate must be able to perform physically demanding work in an outdoor field environment, work flexible hours during planting and harvest seasons, travel outside the Saskatoon area on a limited basis and hold a valid class 5 driver's license.

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 $ 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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