Field Research Associate

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. The Centre’s mission, in brief, is to facilitate the development and adoption of science-based solutions for agricultural crop production.
The MCDC invites applications for the position of Field Research Associate to assist in agricultural applied research operations in Carberry, Manitoba. This is an excellent opportunity for agricultural graduates looking to broaden their knowledge of crop production in multiple crops (including potatoes, cereals, oilseeds, pulses etc.) and gain insight into field research methodologies.
Duties:
The Field Research Associate will provide field operations and technical support to applied crop production and agricultural land management research at the Manitoba Crop Diversification Centre in Carberry. Responsibilities are to execute field experiments in agricultural 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 and assisting with report writing and organizing agricultural extension events.