Seasonal Research Assistant - Nursery

Job summary

Prepare, establish, maintain, and harvest nursery rows and tented seed production, including seeding, irrigation, hand harvesting, and agronomic note-taking. Operate and maintain field equipment, prepare land, transport equipment between sites, and assist technicians, agronomists, and plant breeders.

Job details

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. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence. Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 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.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services. Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 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. Job Summary This is a seasonal role that will work between 02/2027 – 11/2027. Multiple positions are available including four month (summer) contracts, six month and eight month contracts. Located within Innovation Place in Saskatoon, SK you will be involved with the establishment, maintenance and harvest of nursery rows and tented seed production. What You'll Do Seed bed preparation and flagging of sites Seed cleaning, seed treatment, and setup of seeding envelopes Seeding of single row field nurseries Establishment and maintenance of tented seed production nurseries Setup and operation of irrigation equipment Hand harvesting selfing bags and tented seed production Operating small plot field equipment such as tractors and tillage tools Driving a truck and trailer to move equipment between sites Taking accurate and precise agronomic notes Operating small plot combines Fall land preparation, including application of herbicides and fertilizer Equipment calibration and maintenance Assisting technicians, agronomists, and plant breeders with other duties as required Some travel may be required What You'll Bring Punctual, reliable and able to work outdoors High level of attention to detail resulting in consistent outcomes Proven problem solving and critical thinking abilities in team and individual settings A valid Class 5 driver’s license Small plot field trial experience or agricultural or farm experience is an asset but not required Mechanical aptitude with farm machinery is an asset but not required Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today! The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law. Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please contact the recruiter identified in this posting. Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien To stay connected to us and for the latest job postings and news, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

What you’ll do

Prepare, establish, maintain, and harvest nursery rows and tented seed production, including seeding, irrigation, hand harvesting, and agronomic note-taking. Operate and maintain field equipment, prepare land, transport equipment between sites, and assist technicians, agronomists, and plant breeders.

Requirements

Applicants should be punctual, reliable, comfortable working outdoors, detail-oriented, and able to solve problems independently and as part of a team. A valid Class 5 driver's license is required; agricultural or field-trial experience and mechanical aptitude are assets but not required.

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Seed Bed Preparation
• Seed Cleaning And Treatment
• Seeding
• Nursery Establishment And Maintenance
• Irrigation Equipment Operation
• Hand Harvesting
• Small Plot Field Equipment Operation
• Tractor Operation
• Truck And Trailer Driving
• Agronomic Note-Taking
• Small Plot Combine Operation
• Land Preparation
• Herbicide And Fertilizer Application
• Equipment Calibration And Maintenance
• Attention To Detail
• Problem-Solving

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Science & Research

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