Term: 8- or 12-month term position, withthe possibility of continuation based on company needs and individualperformance.

Openings: 3 positions available

Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week (someovertime may be required)

Compensation: $19-$23 per hour

Accelerate your career by joining our research team!

FarmingSmarter is seeking three enthusiastic, hardworking individuals to join our teamin 8- or 12-month term positions to support our research programs. This is anexceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in applied agriculturalresearch while working alongside industry professionals and researchers. Asmembers of our team, successful candidates will develop practical skills incrop research, crop and pest identification, irrigation management, soil healthand assessment, data collection and analysis, precision agriculturetechnologies, sprayer applications, GIS mapping, project management andassociated skills such as planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting,communication, leadership, and more.

Duties& Responsibilities:

Research Trial Support

- Assistwith the planning, establishment, monitoring, maintenance, and completion offield-scale and small-plot research trials.
- Supportresearch projects focused on crops, agronomy, soil health, and agriculturalinnovation throughout the term.

Field Equipment Operation

- Receivetraining in the safe operation of research equipment, including loading/unloadingand transportation.
- Operateside-by-sides, tractors, plot seeders, sprayers, mowers, and other researchequipment and follow training and certification requirements.

Plot Establishment & Maintenance

- Prepareand weigh seed, fertilizer, and other trial materials.
- Seedand establish research plots according to protocols.
- Flag,stake, and label plots to ensure accurate identification and data collection.




- Maintainresearch sites through mowing, trimming, weeding, irrigation management, andother field activities.

Data Collection and Analysis

- Collectaccurate data on crop growth, yield, weed pressure, pest activity, soilconditions, and other research measurements.
- Assistwith data entry, quality assurance, and preliminary analysis.

Equipment Calibration & Care

- Calibrate,maintain, and clean equipment to ensure safe and effective operation.
- Assistwith routine maintenance and organization of research facilities and equipment.

Additional Duties

- Supportstaff with special projects, demonstrations, field events, and other duties asrequired.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Reliable,punctual, and comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Detail-orientedand able to follow research protocols and instructions accurately.
- Organizedand capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced workplace.
- Astrong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Positive,motivated, and eager to learn.
- Ableto work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Requirements:

- ValidClass 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
- Enrollmentin, or completion of, a post-secondary program in agriculture, environmentalscience, biological sciences, or a related field is considered an asset.

Assets:

- Previousfarm, agricultural, or research experience.
- Experiencewith small-plot field trials.




- Knowledgeof crops, weeds, pests, or agronomy.
- Experienceoperating agricultural equipment.

Why Join Farming Smarter?

Gain Valuable Experience

Workdirectly on applied agricultural research projects that impact producers acrossWestern Canada. Learn project management and associated skills, includingplanning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting. Develop technical skillsthat are highly valued by employers in agriculture, agronomy, research, andagri-tech.

Learn from Industry Leaders

Receivementorship and training from experienced researchers, agronomists, and industryprofessionals.

Build Your Network

Connect withfarmers, researchers, innovators, industry partners, and colleagues passionateabout advancing agriculture.

Enjoy a Supportive Team Environment

Join acollaborative workplace that values learning, curiosity, innovation, andpersonal growth.

Competitive Compensation

Competitivehourly wages based on education and experience.

About Farming Smarter:

Farming Smarter exists to drive agricultureinnovation at the farm level. We support a community of innovators throughindependent agronomic testing, applied research, scientific knowledge, andmeaningful industry connections. We are a trusted source for the regionaladaptation of profitable and resilient crops, cropping systems, and managementpractices. Our culture is practical, farmer-focused, and grounded in real-worldresults. We encourage curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning,recognizing that innovation requires testing new ideas, learning from setbacks,and adapting to change. As a flexible and responsive organization, we'recommitted to helping farmers remain competitive and successful in anincreasingly complex agricultural landscape.

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📌 Research Assistant (Lethbridge)
🏢 Farming Smarter
📍 Lethbridge