Seed Laboratory Technician

PCRecruiter - Recruitment Software & Applicant Tracking System; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local production facility is seeking a Seed Laboratory Technician to process treated seed samples starting in August until April 2026. This role involves various tasks including harvest and conditioning, as well as ensuring compliance with quality requirements. Ideal candidates hold an agricultural diploma and possess excellent computer skills, especially in Excel and Outlook, along with a valid Class 5 Driver's License. The position offers a competitive hourly wage, shift differentials, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

$23/hour + shift differential

Opportunities for occasional overtime

Team-based work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with identifying and grading seeds.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Experience in light industrial or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Processing treated seed samples on the plant floor.
• Perform tasks associated with harvest, conditioning, and treating/packaging.
• Complete and maintain appropriate records, documents, or reports.

Skills

Computer Skills

Seed Identification

Autonomy

Education

Two-year agricultural diploma

High School Diploma

Job description

Hire Standard is recruiting a Seed Laboratory Technician on behalf of a local production facility.

Processing treated seed samples on the plant floor. Training will be provided; however, experience with sample processing is helpful. QA role & seed sampling experience helpful.
Must be comfortable working on computers with programs such as Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
This is a fixed-term position starting in August until April 2026

Responsibilities May Include, but are not limited to:

• Must be comfortable working on computers with programs such as Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
• Perform tasks associated with harvest, conditioning, and treating/packaging
• Conditioning activities such as cleaning and sizing, treating and packaging, palletizing, wrapping and sampling
• Compliance with Work Instructions and Quality Plan requirements
• Complete and maintain appropriate records, documents, or reports, such as quality, safety, grower, and inventory records.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Two-year agricultural diploma or related field of study
• Experience working with identifying and grading seeds
• Excellent Computer Skills
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Experience in light industrial, manufacturing, seed cleaning and handling, or warehouse.
• High School Diploma is REQUIRED
• Knowledge of production agriculture
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions and anticipate needs
• Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision
• Willingness to work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, dry, and dusty conditions
• Ability to climb and/or work in elevated areas; standing and sitting for extended periods.
• Position may involve repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs

We Offer:

• $23/hour + shift differential
• 40 hours per week, with opportunities for occasional overtime
• 2 Week Rotating Shifts: Morning 7:00 am-3:30 pm and Afternoon 3:00 pm-11:30 pm
• Team-based work environment

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered will be contacted via email.

By applying for this position, you agree to receive email communication from Hire Standard.