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Crops Harvesting Assistant

Overview

Manitoba Crop Diversification Centre (MCDC) Location: Carberry, MB
Term Period: September 01, 2022 to October 31, 2022
Closing Date: August 26, 2022

The Manitoba Crop Diversification Centre (MCDC), in Carberry Manitoba is an Industry- Government partnership applied research centre. The centre collaborates on projects with many industry groups within the province, collectively extending new innovations in agriculture to producers.
MCDC invites applications for the position of Harvesting Assistant to assist in agricultural applied research trials harvesting in Carberry, Manitoba. This is an excellent opportunity for students and recent graduates looking to broaden their knowledge of crop production in multiple crops (including cereals, oilseeds, pulses etc.) and gain insight into field research methodologies.

Duties:
The Harvesting Assistant will provide assistance in harvesting operations. Activities include assisting in bagging harvesting material, grain sampling, quality analysis and storage. Training would be provided.

Qualifications:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba class 5 driver's license.
Able to work extended hours during peak periods (growing and harvest seasons).
Physically capable of working outdoors in various environmental conditions.
Preference would be given to college/university level students.

Apply to:
Haider Abbas
Applied Research Specialist
Haider.Abbas@gov.mb.ca

Job Details

Application End Date
Job Category
Assistant
Area of Interest
Agriculture & Environment
Employment Type
Full-Time Term
Job Location
Carberry, MB