Barley and Oat Technician, Plant Sciences

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada is seeking a casual-time research field technician for their Barley and Oat Breeding Program. The successful candidate will perform post-harvest data collection and help with field plot work. A grade 12 diploma and good organizational skills are essential. This part-time position offers competitive hourly pay based on experience, with the possibility of flexible working hours during planting and harvest seasons.

Qualifications

• Experience in agricultural or biology-based research is preferred.
• Valid class 5 driver's license is required.
• Relevant work experience in field research is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct post-harvest data collection.
• Establish, maintain, and harvest field plots if term is extended.
• Perform physically demanding work in an outdoor field environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective written communication

Effective oral communication

Ability to work in a team

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Job description

Barley and Oat Technician, Plant Sciences

A casual-time research field technician is required in the Barley and Oat Breeding Program at the Crop Development Centre, Department of Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture and Bioresources. There are currently 20 full-time staff employed in this diverse program which breeds malt, feed, food and forage barley varieties, as well as milling, feed and forage oat varieties.

Primary Purpose and Nature of work: The successful candidate will work primarily on post-harvest data collection and may work on field plot establishment, maintenance, and harvest if the term is extended.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities: If the term is extended the candidate must be able to perform physically demanding work in an outdoor field environment, work flexible hours during planting and harvest seasons, travel outside the Saskatoon area on a limited basis, and hold a valid class 5 driver’s license.

Education: A grade 12 diploma with some experience in agricultural or biology-based research.

Licenses: Valid class 5 Drivers License

Experience: Relevant work experience in a small-plot field research program, including the operation of field and small-plot equipment, is desirable but not required.

Skills: The position requires good organizational skills, the ability to communicate and relate effectively with staff, effective written and oral English communication skills, and the capacity to receive direction from supervisors.

Department: Plant Sciences
Status: Casual
Employment Group: Research Positions - Non-union
FTE: 0.25
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $17.64 - 24.70 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Band: Salary Band 3
Posted Date: 11/21/2025
Closing Date: 12/18/2025
Work Location: On Campus

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.

We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.

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