Sustainable Horticulture Research Assistant: Grow Trials

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Metro Vancouver seeks a motivated student to assist with biocontrol and horticulture research at the Institute for Sustainable Horticulture. Responsibilities include conducting greenhouse trials, maintaining crops, processing soil samples, and collecting data. This position requires attention to detail and offers a competitive hourly pay rate. Ideal for those passionate about sustainable agricultural practices.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repeated tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct greenhouse and growth chamber grow trials with biostimulants and biocontrols.
• Maintain greenhouse crops, including transplanting, pruning, and harvesting.
• Process soil samples and support field trials off site.
• Collect, record, and analyze data, assist with data interpretation.

Job description

A leading educational institution in Metro Vancouver seeks a motivated student to assist with biocontrol and horticulture research at the Institute for Sustainable Horticulture. Responsibilities include conducting greenhouse trials, maintaining crops, processing soil samples, and collecting data. This position requires attention to detail and offers a competitive hourly pay rate. Ideal for those passionate about sustainable agricultural practices.