Research Assistant – Remote Sensing; Digital Agriculture

Position: Research Assistant – Remote Sensing (Digital Agriculture)

Research Assistant – Remote Sensing (Digital Agriculture)

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch

Closing date:
March 23, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
AGR
26J
- Selection process number
26-AGR-BCAB-EA-STB-65680 Location
Lethbridge (Alberta)
Salary
$71,741 to $90,184 - Salary under review Level
EG-04 Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
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About the position

Duties
We are seeking a research assistant with experience in remote sensing technology for plant assessments and data management. The successful candidate will work closely with the Research Scientist and provide technical support on projects that require digital imaging in field trials by using both ground and aerial imaging sensor platforms. This includes acquisition and management of data as well as the development and implementation of open-source pipelines for data retrieval and analysis.

The job will require assisting in the developing of methods and tools for use in field and controlled environment studies and in maintaining image analysis software and data archives. Design and setup high-throughput automation system for agriculture based experimental trials. Responsibilities will include the collection of remote sensing imagery, performing remote sensing digital image analysis, and assisting in image interpretation.

It will also include performing rudimentary statistical analysis, and communicating results to other members of the research team.

It will involve interacting with other researchers and technicians to coordinate remote sensing data collection. It also requires the preparation of technical reports, manuals and contribution to the preparation of scientific publications, presentations, purchase and testing of new equipment. Additional duties may be assigned relevant to remote sensing and phenomics program.

Job responsibilities include:

• Supporting research projects, under the guidance of AAFC Research Scientist, focused on crop imaging, digital phenotyping, and agriculture systems.

• Managing laboratory, greenhouse and field operations related to project activities with limited direction.

• Developing new or modified methods, practices, techniques for model development.

• Contributing to the content of databases, and computer models designed for research activities within specific project objectives and the generation of scientific manuscripts.

• Maintaining quality control and troubleshooting anomalies to ensure accurate results.

• Identifying, learning and adopting new technologies and collaborative approach as available.

• Providing support to develop project reports, research articles, as well as participating on knowledge transfer activities.
Intent of the process
A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various employment tenures. The immediate need is to staff a position for a one year term with a possibility of extension.
Positions to be filled
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As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives. We are dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience.

By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace. We also have various employee diversity networks dedicated to ensuring that our department continues to grow as an inclusive employer.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment:
Reliability Status security clearance
Possession of a valid class 5 Alberta driver’s license or other provincial/territorial…