Field Testing Specialist

Location: South Central Manitoba (Altona)

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We are seeking a Field-Testing Specialist to join our team. As a Field-Testing Specialist, you will be a key contributor for a variety of activities at the Carman Research Center. You will play a key role in supporting all projects at the research center through activities including experiment planning, data collection and analysis, and field operations including planting, pollinating and harvesting.

Responsibilities
- What You’ll Do:

Use technology, including drones, iPad, and modern software tools to conduct field research experiments.

Follow specific protocols to collect, analyze and distribute large volumes of data.

Collaborate with experiment managers to summarize results of experiments, note problem areas during data collection, and recommend actions.

Effectively communicate with growers, coworkers, key customers, and management.

Assist with research center projects and research seed production activities, including seed preparation for planting, pollinating, and combine/hand harvest. These are critical times for the success of the research program, so weekend work and overtime will be required at these times.

Operate agricultural research equipment. This includes tractors, planters, sprayers, forklifts, and research combines.

Assist with weed management at our research locations, including spraying and fertilizing operations, ensuring optimal plant health and compliance with environmental regulations.

May manage and direct the work of temporary and seasonal employees.

Contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment.

Validate, operate and troubleshoot agricultural research equipment. This includes sprayers, tractors, planters, and combines.

Uphold Vylor’s core values in all aspects of your work, serving as a role model for ethical and professional behavior.

Qualifications

– What You’ll Bring :

Education:

A University degree or diploma in agriculture or scientific field with 0-4 years. Experience in agronomy, Biology, Plant Breeding, or a scientific-related field

Technologically Savvy:
Competency with standard Microsoft Office programs and capacity to learn new technologies and software. Handling of large volumes of data will be required.

Communication:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to develop a working relationship with team members by exhibiting effective communication and personal interaction skills with a diverse group of people.

Results Driven:
Self-motivated and ability to initiate projects, improvements, decisions, and problem solving. Detail-oriented, strong time management and organizational skills.

Safety Oriented:
Commitment to excellent safety and risk management practices

Physical Requirements:

Will be required to do physical lifting and work outdoors and in varying ergonomic environments. Must be capable of lifting 25 kg.

Willing and able to work a flexible schedule including shift work and overtime hours including weekend work required during seasonal peaks.

Additional hours and weekends during seasonal peak periods, including some overnight stays.

Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and ability to obtain CMVAbility to obtain Restricted Operator UAV license.

Ability to obtain appropriate pesticide applicator license/certification.
* Please note there is no visa sponsorship or…