Summer Agricultural Research Technicians

Term: May 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024 (there may be an opportunity to work later into harvest for students not returning to school)

Established in 1983, Ag-Quest has become one of the foremost providers of agricultural research services in Canada.
Ag-Quest focuses on research in the following areas: Environmental Fate, Pesticide Efficacy, Variety Evaluations, Plant Breeding, Demonstrations, Disease Nurseries, Agronomics and Insect Screens. Please visit our website at www.agquest.com for more information.
The Summer Research Technician term position will allow individuals to explore a career path in agricultural research. Work as part of a team and independently while assisting Research Associates establish and maintain small plot research trials. During this term individuals will have the opportunity to operate plot equipment (small tractors, implements, sprayers, etc.) and work in the field to collect data on the field trials.
Join the Ag-Quest teams at either Minto or Elm Creek and gain valuable equipment expertise as well as training and experience in scientific principles and sampling techniques. Ag-Quest Research Stations are also located at Ridgedale, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Taber, Alberta and there are also summer positions at these Stations.