Research Technician III - Jobs in Watrous, SK

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Research Technician III – Watrous, SK, CAAt Nutrien, our Purpose is to grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien™, the largest crop inputs company in the world. As part of our collective mission of Feeding the Future, Nutrien Ag Solutions provides full-acre solutions through our trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, who are innovators in search of a better way, and who believe in inclusion.Working at Nutrien Ag Solutions will provide you an opportunity to help us Feed the Future, and grow your career.What you will do:

• Demonstrate leadership, oversee safety and direct the activity of seasonal staff assigned to the research program
• Train and direct the development of staff; supervise and manage performance with timely and appropriate feedback and review
• Work with the Research Agronomist to plan and conduct the field testing of designated research material using defined methods that will ensure accuracy and optimize results under experimental protocol
• Conduct preliminary yield evaluation trials on experimental lines including tasks such as trial design and layout, planting, pesticide application, note taking, harvest and quality testing
• Produce pure seed of designated lines
• Assist in conducting field tours and provide information on research program
• Maintain a detailed logbook of activities
• Monitor results and check for accuracy of information
• Gather, summarize and input experimental data
• Assist in the recruitment of seasonal staff

What you will bring:

• 1+ years of related experience
• Diploma in Agriculture, B.Sc. in Agriculture an asset
• Eligible for membership in the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists
• Excellent coordinating and communication skills to deal with a number of staff
• Solid organizational skills to handle and wide range of research projects
• Knowledge and experience with experimental design, data and statistical analysis
• Knowledge of farm equipment and machine operation. Ability to repair equipment is desired
• Computer experience in the use of databases and spreadsheets
• Concern for order; expertise; flexibility; teamwork and cooperation; achievement orientation/self-motivation; attention to detail; supervisory skills; willingness to travel
• Class 1 drivers license or willingness to obtain "G" endorsement is an asset

Level 3Are you a good match Apply today!Nutrien Ag Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristicsThis job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.To stay connected to us and for the latest job postings and news, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter**EOE race/color/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/disability/veteranQuick Apply

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