Seasonal Field Technician

Edmonton - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 04-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose Feeding the Future is the reason we come to work each day. Were guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety inclusion integrity and results. When we say we care we mean it. Were creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe has a sense of belonging trusts one another and acts with integrity.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2000 locations in North America South America and Australia. For more than 150 years we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible offering a wide selection of products including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products Inc.; ProvenSeed and Dyna-GroSeed; as well as financial custom application and precision ag services.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26000 employees we operate a world-class network of production distribution and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers needs and strive to provide a more profitable sustainable and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.

As a seasonal member of our Research Development and Innovation team you will learn how new crop varieties are developed in Western Canada and gain experience in agronomy and crop breeding as you assist with the field evaluation of experimental varieties and breeding materials. You will also gain practical experience working with farm machinery and driving a truck and trailer. Located in Edmonton AB and reporting to the local Agronomist and research technicians this role will assist in the establishment maintenance and harvest of canola wheat and barley research plots.

We have 2 seasonal opportunities available with one assignment scheduled from April 2026 - November 2026 and the second assignment scheduled from April 2026 - October 2026.

What you will do:

Field seed bed preparations and flagging of sites.
Seed cleaning seed treatment and set-up of seeding envelopes.
Establish and maintainsmall plot field trials.
Set up and operate field equipment.
Operatesmall plot field equipment such as tractors seeders sprayers combines swathers and tillage tools.
Drivea truck and trailer to move equipment between sites.
Applyin-crop herbicides and fungicides.
Take accurate and precise agronomic notes.
Conduct equipment calibration and maintenance.
Assist technicians agronomists and plant breeders with other duties.
Actively follow safety procedures wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Some travel and out of town work may be required.

What you will bring:

A High School diploma or equivalent certificate is required.
A valid Class 5 drivers license.
Can adapt to outdoor hands-on tasks in varying conditions.
Able to stoop bend and walk for extended periods of time.
Detail-driven reliable and safety-conscious.
Proven problem solving and critical thinking abilities in team and individual settings.
Small plot field trial experience and/or agricultural or farm experience is an asset but not required.
Mechanical aptitude with farm machinery is an asset but not required.
Currently enrolled in or finished an undergraduate degree program in Agriculture or a related natural science is preferred.

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Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose Feeding the Future is the reason we come to work each day. Were guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety inclusion integrity and results. When we say w...