Seasonal Research Assistant - Crop Development

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 04/2027 – 10/2027 or 05/2027-08/2027. Multiple positions are available including four month (summer) contracts and six month contracts. If you're curious and eager to learn about plant science and agriculture, Nutrien offers seasonal opportunities to gain practical experience in seed breeding and crop development. Located in Saskatoon, SK this role is more than just a job—it’s a chance to plant the seeds of a growing career in Feeding the Future.

What You'll Do

Gain practical experience in seed breeding and crop development

Complete seed cleaning, seed treatment, and setup of seeding envelopes

Help seeding of Research plots by operating a GPS equipped tractor, Loading seed & Fertilizer bags

Operate small plot field equipment and maintain yield trial sites in multiple locations

Loading, unloading & hauling agricultural equipment on flat deck trailer to different sites

Safely operate small plot field equipment such as tractors, mowers, tillage tools, and sprayers

Adhere to driving laws and safety standards when hauling/moving equipment between locations

Complete agronomic notes with accuracy and precision by using ipads

Actively follow safety procedures, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

Timely complete tasks as assigned from technicians, agronomists, and plant breeders to meet business objectives

What You'll Bring

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Post-secondary education is considered an asset

A valid Class 5 driver’s license required “G” endorsement would be an asset

Skilled in utilizing Excel on iPad to enter and save numerical data and notes

An engaged safety-first mindset. Willing to use PPE when required

Comfortable working in outdoor weather conditions for the majority of work shift

Able to stoop, bend, and walk for extended periods of time

Accountability to team with dependable attendance and completion of assigned workload

Attention to detail when completing data tracking activities

Apply critical thinking in problem solving scenarios

Interpersonal effectiveness to collaborate with colleagues and leaders

Organized approach to completing work in alignment with priorities

Previous work with farm machinery, small plot field trials, or related agriculture experience is an asset but not required

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and Linked In lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.

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