Research Technician (Term)

Location: North-East Corner of Highway No. 1 & 5, Carberry, Canada

Description

Term Period: April 2025 to October 2025 (Term period is flexible)

The Manitoba Crop Diversification Centre (MCDC), located in Carberry – Manitoba, fosters the development and adoption of science-based solutions for agricultural crop production. The Centre collaborates on applied research projects with industry and academic institutions, collectively advancing agricultural innovations to producers.

The MCDC invites applications for a term Research Technician position to support agricultural applied research operations in Carberry. The Research Technician provides field operations and technical support to applied crop production and agricultural land management research. Responsibilities include assisting in executing field experiments in crops. Activities include land preparation and maintenance, equipment operation and maintenance, and crop husbandry related to crop seeding, maintenance, harvest, and storage. Activities also include plot data collection and entry.

Qualifications:

1. Certificate, diploma, or degree in agriculture, business, environmental science, or a related field.
2. Students currently enrolled in these programs with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.
3. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
4. Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba class 5 driver's license.
5. Able to work extended hours during peak periods (growing and harvest seasons).
6. Physically capable of working outdoors in various environmental conditions.
7. Experience operating and maintaining farm equipment with safety as the primary objective.
8. Knowledge of crop husbandry practices in a research setting.
9. Strong organizational skills, including prioritizing work and meeting time-sensitive deadlines.
10. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).

Manitoba Crop Diversification Centre