Agronomy Co-op: Field Trials & Crop Data Collection

Väderstad AB; Regina; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Väderstad is seeking an Agronomy Student to support field-based research, crop production trials, soil and plant assessments, and equipment evaluations in Western Canadian growing conditions. You will collect data, assist with field demonstrations, and communicate observations that help connect crop and soil performance with equipment design and use.

This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work in outdoor field settings, with seasonal travel and some office work.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant agronomy program and able to participate in field trials.
• Experience with field sampling or data collection is an asset.
• Familiarity with data recording tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, establishing, monitoring, and evaluating field trials and product demonstrations.
• Collect field information such as crop stage, emergence, plant stand, residue conditions, soil conditions, treatment details, weather observations, and equipment settings.
• Assist with soil, plant, seed, and crop sampling using established procedures.
• Enter, organize, summarize, and help interpret agronomic data for reports and internal presentations.
• Document field activities with clear notes and photographs and identify data gaps or unusual results for follow-up.
• Support product specialists and engineering teams by providing agronomic observations related to seed placement, emergence, residue management, soil disturbance, and crop establishment.
• Participate in field days, demonstrations, grower visits, and other learning opportunities as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Adaptable

Self-starter

Teamwork

Critical thinking

English fluency

Field observations

Education

University of Saskatchewan BSc in Agriculture (Agronomy)

Diploma in Agronomy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Väderstad is seeking an Agronomy Student to support field-based research, crop production trials, soil and plant assessments, and equipment evaluations in Western Canadian growing conditions. You will collect data, assist with field demonstrations, and communicate observations that help connect crop and soil performance with equipment design and use.

This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work in outdoor field settings, with seasonal travel and some office work.