Ag-Quest Agricultural Summer Research Technicians (multiple positions)

Brandon University; Minto, Elm Creek; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ag-Quest Inc. is seeking Summer Research Technicians for the 2027 field season with multiple openings at our Manitoba stations in Minto and Elm Creek. Term runs May 3, 2027 – August 31, 2027, with potential extension into harvest for students not returning to school.

Work includes data collection, plot maintenance, and operation of small plot equipment in a team setting. Applicants should have a valid driver’s license, be enrolled in science-based programs or non-students, and demonstrate strong

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to the Research Station daily.
• Post-secondary students or non-students.
• Strong communication skills and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Research Associates with establishing and maintaining small plot trials.
• Operate plot equipment (small tractors, implements, sprayers, etc.) and collect data in the field.
• Work as part of a team and independently as needed to support trial activities.

Skills

Plot equipment operation

Data collection

Communication skills

Education

Enrolled in science-based program

Tools

Tractor

Seeding equipment

Sprayer

Job description

Ag-Quest Agricultural Summer Research Technicians (multiple positions)

Ag-Quest Inc. Posted: September 9, 2026 Expires: December 1, 2026

Ag-Quest is actively recruiting Summer Students for the 2027 field season. Come join our team! We have multiple positions at our two Manitoba Research Stations at Minto and Elm Creek.

Term: May 3, 2027 – August 31, 2027 (there may be an opportunity to work later into harvest for students not returning to school)

Established in 1983, Ag-Quest has become one of the foremost providers of agricultural research services in Canada.

Ag-Quest focuses on research in the following areas: Environmental Fate, Pesticide Efficacy, Variety Evaluations, Plant Breeding, Demonstrations, Disease Nurseries, Agronomics and Insect Screens. Please visit our website at www.agquest.com for more information.

The Summer Research Technician term position will allow individuals to explore a career path in agricultural research. Work as part of a team and independently while assisting Research Associates establish and maintain small plot research trials. During this term individuals will have the opportunity to operate plot equipment (small tractors, implements, sprayers, etc.) and work in the field to collect data on the field trials.

Join the Ag-Quest teams at either Minto or Elm Creek and gain valuable equipment expertise as well as training and experience in scientific principles and sampling techniques. Ag-Quest Research Stations are also located at Ridgedale, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Taber, Alberta and there are also summer positions at these Stations.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to the Research Station daily
• Post-secondary students or non-students
• Strong communication skills and detail-oriented
• Ability to work extended hours as required

Assets:

• Any type of previous research or farm experience (include on your application)
• Enrolled in or completion of science-based programs
• Comfortable working with small plot equipment, including tractor, seeder, sprayer and combine