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Research Technician
Overview
Manitoba Crop Diversification Centre (MCDC) – Carberry, MB
Parkland Crop Diversification Foundation (PCDF) – Roblin, MB
Prairies East Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (PESAI) – Arborg, MB
Westman Agricultural Diversification Organization (WADO) – Melita, MB
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 advances primary production while supporting sustainable agronomic
solutions that benefit local communities and support the growth of agri-food and agri-product processing.
Diversification Centres collaborate on projects with several industry groups within the province, collectively
extending new agricultural innovations to producers.
Duties:
Research Technician provides field operations and technical support to applied crop production and
agricultural land management research at Diversification Centres. 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.
Qualifications
• Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Agriculture
• Experience using the latest Agricultural technologies
• Experience operating and maintaining farm equipment with safety as the primary objective.
• Knowledge of crop husbandry practices in a research setting.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• 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.
Contact
Apply by Email at: Info@mbdiversificationcentres.ca