Support canola breeding programs in Ardrossan through field trials, crop monitoring, and data collection. This one-year contract requires agricultural knowledge and adaptability.
As a Canola Operations Specialist, you will support local and global breeding programs from seeding through harvest. Your work will include variety development, research plot maintenance, pest management, pollination, and crop health monitoring. You will also collaborate with teammates and supervise casual employees when required.
Key Responsibilities: Support field trials for local and global breeding programs
Prepare seed and land for research plots
Manage pests, pollination, and plot maintenance activities
Monitor crop health and collect field data
Support parental development and harvesting activities
Requirements: Agriculture degree or diploma, including recent graduates
Robust agricultural or farming background
Interest in canola development and breeding
Adaptability and field-based problem-solving skills
Valid Canadian Class 5 driver's licence
Apply agricultural expertise, crop monitoring, and field trial skills to canola development work in Ardrossan, Alberta.

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📌 Canola Field Trials Specialist (Alberta)
🏢 Kelly Services
📍 Alberta