Seed Lab Technician (Term) - Minto, Manitoba - Jobs in Minto, MB

Job Description

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.Ag-Quest is looking for full time, term Seed Lab Technicians. Technicians will be required to start by August 29th for a term of 4-6 weeks (potential for longer term).The Ag-Quest Agricultural Research Station is located outside the town of Minto (40 minutes south of Brandon). Candidates must possess a Drivers license and be able to travel to Minto.Candidates should be able to read, write and speak English. Duties include standing and sitting work, processing grain samples (ability to lift 50lbs.), indoor and outdoor work. Work shifts of 8 hours and overtime may be available.Ag-Quest has COVID-19 protocols and policies in place for staff, more information is available to interested applicants.Ag-Quest has competitive wage rates and overtime is paid. Personal protective equipment will be provided.Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled. If you require additional information, please contact us.Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, SeasonalContract length: 4 weeksSalary: $15.00-$18.00 per hourSchedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:Ag-Quest has a COVID-19 vaccination policy in place, the policy can be viewed at https://agquest.com/policy, and compliance with the policy will be a condition of hire. A physical distancing policy will also be in effect for 2022.Ability to commute/relocate:

• Minto, MB R0K1M0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Are you currently residing in Canada

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 licence (preferred)

Application deadline: 2022-08-29Expected start date: 2022-08-29Quick Apply

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