Overview
To support Syngenta Bringing Plant Potential to Life, the Research and Development team is currently seeking Crop Protection Development Assistant in Portage La Prairie, MB. As a Crop Protection Development Assistant, you will work alongside our research team to conduct a small-plot research program with focus on crops like wheat, barley, canola, and pulse crops in Western Canada.
What you will gain from this position:
-Hands on experience to confidentially understand crop production requirements in key crops,
-Agronomic training to identify crop staging, pest ID (weed, insect, and disease)
-Knowledge of safe operation of small research equipment, and use of chemicals
-Understanding of data requirements and methodology that goes into Product Development
-Leadership, Teamwork, and Time Management skills
Accountabilities:
-Operation of small Agricultural farm equipment, such as tractors and planters
-Initiating trials and field testing of experimental products under development
-Data collection and adherence to written protocols
-Monitoring and managing site maintenance and activities
Qualifications
-A positive attitude and excitement for learning
-Currently pursuing Post Secondary education, preference given to those in the field of Agriculture
-Class 5 license minimum
-Comfortable wearing a respirator and working mainly outdoors
-Ability to repetitively lift 20lbs at one time, work in the outdoors that may require standing and/or kneeling for long periods of time
-You might also have previous relevant summer experience is considered an asset, however all experience levels and academic disciplines are welcome to apply
-Additional you may have farm and post-secondary school experience considered an asset
Company Information
Please apply directly via the Syngenta Canada job board: https://jobs.syngenta.com/job/crop-protection-development-assistant-int…