Seasonal Nursery Research Assistant - Growth & Seed Ops

Nutrien Ag Solutions (Canada); Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions is seeking Seasonal Research Assistant - Nursery in Saskatoon, SK for a two-to-three-month fall assignment (Aug–Oct 2026). Help support indoor growth facilities, seed handling, and field operations under the breeding program manager.

Must have a high school diploma and a valid Class 5 license, with safety-first mindset and ability to work outdoors. Role includes seed cleaning, plant propagation tasks, equipment operation, and data entry using Excel on iPad.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Experience with Excel on iPad preferred.
• Safety-first mindset required.
• Willingness to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nursery harvest and tented seed production tasks.
• Perform seed cleaning, seed treatment, and set up seeding envelopes.
• Operate small plot field equipment and transport between sites with a truck and trailer.
• Adhere to safety procedures and wear PPE as required.
• Support fall land preparation and chemical/fertilizer application under supervision.
• Complete tasks from technicians, agronomists, and plant breeders to meet objectives.
• Travel locally up to 10% if needed.

Skills

Excel on iPad

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Organized approach

Interpersonal effectiveness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nutrien Ag Solutions is seeking Seasonal Research Assistant - Nursery in Saskatoon, SK for a two-to-three-month fall assignment (Aug–Oct 2026). Help support indoor growth facilities, seed handling, and field operations under the breeding program manager.

Must have a high school diploma and a valid Class 5 license, with safety-first mindset and ability to work outdoors. Role includes seed cleaning, plant propagation tasks, equipment operation, and data entry using Excel on iPad.