Job details
Temporary | Seasonal | Full-time | Fixed term contract | Internship / Co-op

Note: This position is in New Liskeard, Ontario, not Guelph, Ontario.

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Ontario Crops Research Centre (OCRC) - New Liskeard is seeking a Summer Student Agronomy Assistant to assist the Crop Technician in establishing and maintaining crop management and crop variety evaluation studies. Projects include corn, cereals, soybean and canola performance and variety characterization, pest management, and fertility response studies. Skills in plant and pest identification, scouting and monitoring techniques, measurements of agronomic performance and data collection will be enhanced. The candidate will work with agronomists and trained technical personnel to practice these skills until confidence and competence with the techniques is demonstrated.

Specific activities will include: assisting with land preparation and seeding operations, seed preparation, maintenance of studies (including clipping and weeding plots by hand, clearing the field of stones or other debris, as well as maintenance fertilizer application and pest control operations), harvesting operations, quantitative data collection such as crop/pest density, pest distribution, pest duration, plant height, crop yields and quality analyses, soil and plant tissue sampling, crop dry matter determination, seed cleaning, germination tests and sample preparation (such as grinding). Students will be trained on these operations, so no prior experience is required.

This position will allow for the interaction and communication with technical and professional staff at OCRC – New Liskeard as well as with crop producers, agribusiness representatives and government agronomy specialists, and provide students will a better understanding of cropping systems in
Northern Ontario.

We are looking for candidates with:
· have a background in, strong interest in or be studying in agricultural, environmental or other biological sciences
· have the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 25kg
· be able to work well independently and in a team environment
· have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· be able to follow directions and procedures precisely
· have sound judgment and critical thinking skills
· have the ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently with high accuracy
· have computer skills (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, Internet navigation)
· be a post-secondary student (college or university who was or will be enrolled in the Winter or Fall 2025 school semesters

Steel-toed safety boots are required at the workplace.

Much of the work activity takes place outdoors. The student will be exposed to sunlight, heat, humidity, dust and pollen. The student may be required to work longer hours during busy times of the season. This role is physically demanding.

Funding for these positions may come from provincial or federal funding sources on a student by student basis.

Potential Start Dates range from April 21st to May 9th.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 4 months
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Skills

• Plant identification
• Word processing
• Post-secondary education
• No experience needed
• Research
• Computer skills
• Agriculture
• Data collection
• Communication skills

Do you currently live in New Liskeard or within commuting distance, or are you willing to relocate to New Liskeard? Applicants from outside the area will be considered, however relocation expenses will be at the applicants expense.
Please describe (in two to three sentences), your job experience working outdoors (in agriculture, environmental sciences, camp counsellor, etc).
Are you currently (Winter 2025) enrolled in post-secondary education, or will be in fall 2025?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-01-24
Expected start date: 2025-04-21

To Apply:
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