Seasonal Field Technician

This position is required to be on-site.

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: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.    

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.  

As a seasonal member of our Research, Development and Innovation team, you will learn how new crop varieties are developed in Western Canada and gain experience in agronomy and crop breeding as you assist with the field evaluation of experimental varieties and breeding materials. You will also gain practical experience working with farm machinery and driving a truck and trailer. Located in Edmonton, AB and reporting to the local Agronomist and research technicians, you will be involved with the establishment, maintenance and harvest of canola, wheat and barley research plots.

This is a seasonal position and is from April 2025 - August 2025 OR May 2025 - November 2025.

What you will do:
 

• Field seed bed preparations and flagging of sites.
• Seed cleaning, seed treatment and set-up of seeding envelopes.
• Establish and maintain small plot field trials.
• Set up and operate field equipment.
• Operate small plot field equipment such as tractors, seeders, sprayers, combines, swathers, and tillage tools.
• Drive a truck and trailer to move equipment between sites.
• Apply in-crop herbicides and fungicides.
• Take accurate and precise agronomic notes.
• Conduct equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Assist technicians, agronomists and plant breeders with other duties as required.
• Some travel and out of town work may be required.

What you will bring:
 

• Punctual, reliable and able to work outdoors.
• A 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 and/or agricultural or farm experience is an asset but not required.
• Mechanical aptitude with farm machinery is an asset but not required.
• Currently enrolled in or finished an undergraduate degree program in Agriculture or a related natural science is preferred.

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.  

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