We are looking for an ambitious and hard-working Agriculture Research Technician Intern to be part of our PCBFA team. Someone who has a genuine interest in the agriculture industry, and even better – ag research!
As the Agriculture Research Technician Intern, you will work closely with our Lead Research Technician. You will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of the applied research process – from field design and planning, set up and implementation of research projects, to collecting, compiling and analyzing data. If you enjoy time outdoors, a fast-paced work environment, and doing something different every day, you will appreciate the fieldwork associated with ag research! Some of your duties would include assisting with sorting and weighing seed and samples, plot layout, seeding, mowing, spraying, harvesting, plot maintenance, soil sampling, data collection, and taking field notes and observations. These duties will be carried out in variable weather conditions.
You will also provide support in the planning, coordination and implementation of tours, workshops, and field days put on by PCBFA for local farmers and agronomists, and get to listen to some great speakers!
Qualifications: Must have valid driver’s license, strong communication and teamwork skills, detail orientated, and ability to work extended hours as required. Any experience related to farming operations is an asset. Please indicate if you have practice or knowledge with any of the following – load/haul trailers, operate tractor, combine, ATV or any other machinery. Start and end dates are flexible.
If you’re interested in joining our dynamic team, please send a resume to manager@pcbfa.ca, along with a short description (350 words or less) of why you think you would be a good fit for the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months
Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Are you interested in a career in Research or Agriculture?
- Are you capable of lifting 50+ pounds?
- Are you comfortable working outdoors in all weather, amongst crops, crop residues, animals and more?
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-08-20
