STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT (FIELD VEGETABLES)

University of Guelph; King; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A research university in Ontario is seeking students for a summer internship at the Ontario Crops Research Centre. The role involves assisting in horticultural projects focused on vegetable crop production, including tasks like seeding, weeding, and data analysis. Ideal candidates should have an interest in horticulture and experience in a team setting. The internship runs from May 4 to September 4, 2026, and offers competitive summer student wages. Relocation to the research station is required.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in horticultural crop production.
• Enjoy working in a team environment.
• Familiarity with physical labor can be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist agricultural technicians with vegetable production.
• Participate in research activities including data collection.
• Contribute to plot layout, seeding, transplanting, and harvesting.

Skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of farming methods

Field work

Education

Courses in plant biology or related subjects

Job description

Location:

The Ontario Crops Research Centre – Bradford is located in the Bradford/Holland Marsh area (Highways 9 & 400). This is approx. 1.25 hrs north‑east of Guelph. Applicants should be willing to relocate to within commuting distance of the research station.

Objective:

To provide students with skills and experience in field research and vegetable crop production through participation in horticultural research projects including the evaluation of new production methods, crop protection methods (including biological and chemical controls), and cultivar evaluation.

Qualifications:

A genuine interest in horticultural crop production is desirable. Courses taken at university or college level in plant biology and related subjects would be preferred. Must enjoy working as part of a team. Knowledge of farming methods and work experience of a physical nature would be an asset. An unrestricted (full G) Ontario Driver's license is an asset, but not necessary.

Job Description:

As part of the farm crew you will assist the agricultural technicians in many aspects of vegetable production and in research activities including plot layout, seeding, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, evaluation of research samples, and data analysis.

Dates:

May 4 to September 4, 2026

Wages:

40‑hour week with pay based on the summer student wage rate for the Dept of Plant Agriculture.

Closing:

We thank all applicants for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.