The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is a unique not-for-profit farm organization whose diverse membership has a significant presence across Ontario agriculture and all major commodity sectors. OSCIA’s mission is to facilitate responsible economic management of soil, water, air, and crops through the development and communication of innovative farming practices. The Department of Research and Knowledge Transfer supports this mission through the delivery of applied, on-farm research initiatives that evaluate practical beneficial management practices (BMPs) under real Ontario farming conditions and support the adoption of sustainable, profitable farming systems. The On-Farm Research & Agronomy Coordinator is situated within the Department of Research and Knowledge Transfer and works primarily on the Living Lab – Ontario program delivered by OSCIA. This role serves as a critical bridge between farmers, researchers, agronomists, and project partners, supporting the successful implementation of on-farm research trials across Ontario. The successful candidate will combine practical agricultural knowledge with strong applied research skills to coordinate field-scale trials, support data quality and sampling activities, and build trusted working relationships with farmer cooperators and research partners. The On-Farm Research & Agronomy Coordinator is situated in the Department of Research and Knowledge Transfer. This is a full-time position at 36.25 hours per week, with an end date of March 31, 2028, and is a hybrid role requiring two days per week based out of OSCIA’s Guelph office. This position may require occasional work outside of normal working hours and frequent travel to support events or sampling activities and to occasionally connect with farmer cooperators in the evening based on their scheduling needs. What We’re Looking For:We are seeking a candidate with both practical farming credibility and applied research experience. The ideal candidate understands Ontario field crop production systems and farm management practices well enough to confidently engage in conversations with farmers while also understanding the scientific rigor required to support high-quality on-farm research. This role requires someone who can:Work comfortably and professionally with both farmers and researchers;Understand how real-world farming practices, equipment, timing, weather, and operational constraints influence trial design and implementation;Coordinate and monitor on-farm research trials with attention to scientific protocols and data quality;Determine appropriate timing for field activities such as soil sampling, cover crop biomass sampling, agronomic monitoring, and other seasonal measurements;Communicate technical information in practical, farmer-focused language;Manage multiple moving pieces, including sampling schedules, project deliverables, service providers, farm data collection, and administrative requirements such as invoice tracking and reporting.This role is highly applied and field-oriented, requiring practical problem-solving and adaptability in real farm environments rather than strictly controlled research settings. It requires comfort working in dynamic farm environments where schedules and priorities may shift quickly due to weather, crop conditions, and farm operations. The ideal candidate can effectively operate in both farm and research environments, communicating comfortably with producers, agronomists, researchers, and project partners. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable discussing nitrogen management practices and soil sampling strategies in the field, reviewing research protocols with project partners, and ensuring program deliverables and farmer support activities are completed accurately and on time. Key Responsibilities & Duties: Research Program Deli