Apply plant health diagnostics and insect identification skills within a client-facing agricultural services laboratory supporting Saskatchewan agriculture. Coordinate testing and survey activities.

The Ministry of Agriculture’s Production and Development Branch seeks a detail-oriented Plant Health Technologist for its Crop Health Team. This position processes, tests, and analyzes samples submitted by Ministry staff, producers, agronomists, and industry partners. You will provide technical and scientific expertise in laboratory services, plant health diagnostics, pest surveys, and herbicide resistance testing.

Key Responsibilities:

- Process agricultural samples using laboratory instruments
- Perform manual and automated testing methods
- Analyze results related to submitted samples




- Identify insects and plants for diagnostic services
- Coordinate crop pest and disease survey activities

Requirements:

- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Initiative and dedication to excellence and innovation
- Precision managing information and laboratory records
- Courtesy when assisting external clients and the public
- Commitment to thorough and efficient task completion

Support crop health services through exact diagnostics, herbicide resistance testing, sample analysis, and coordinated pest monitoring.

📌 Plant Health Diagnostics Technologist (Canada)
🏢 Saskatchewan
📍 Canada