Overview
Manitoba Diversification Centres are non-profit, applied research organizations directed by local producers and industry. The province’s four centres conduct applied research and demonstrations on crops, technology, and best management practices. Their work enhances primary production and promotes sustainable agronomic solutions that benefit local communities and contribute to the growth of agri-food and agri-product processing.
Manitoba Horticulture Productivity Enhancement Centre (MHPEC Inc.) acts as the industry partner in managing the Manitoba Crop Diversification Centre (MCDC). MCDC's programs focus on water and irrigation management, applied potato research, environmental sustainability, and crop diversification. This partnership between MHPEC and Manitoba Agriculture creates a unique collaborative environment that enhances the scale and impact of research.
MCDC and MHPEC invite applications for Research Assistant positions to assist in agricultural applied research operations from April 28 to August 29, 2025. This is a full-time, seasonal position with the possibility of full or part-time extension into fall to assist with harvest and post-harvest operations. This is an excellent opportunity for students and recent graduates to broaden their knowledge of crop production in multiple crops (including cereals, oilseeds, pulses, forages, cover crops, potatoes, etc.) and gain insight into field research methodologies.
Duties
The Research Assistant provides field operations and technical support to applied crop production and agricultural land management research at Diversification Centres. Responsibilities include assisting with small plot crop seeding, plot maintenance, soil and plant sampling, data collection and entry, and harvest activities.
Qualifications
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak periods (growing and harvest seasons).
• Physically capable of working outdoors in various environmental conditions.
• While preference is given to college/university students and recent graduates, individuals with a keen interest in agricultural research operations are encouraged to apply.
Company Information
To Apply (Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled)
Submit your application via email to:
• [email protected] and
• [email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.