Wheat Breeding Scientist

Vylor; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Total rewards package

Job summary

Vylor Inc. in Saskatoon, SK is seeking a Wheat Breeding Scientist to drive hybrid wheat breeding research and program leadership. You will conduct hands-on breeding, analyze phenotypic data, and collaborate with researchers to advance product development.

The role requires a PhD in plant breeding or genetics with strong data analytics, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in plant breeding or plant genetics; data analytics preferred.
• Independent, self-directed scientist with strong motivation.
• Comprehensive knowledge in plant genetics or plant breeding.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with quantitative genetics, meta-analysis, GW prediction, and digital breeding.
• Experience with field research and phenotypic data analyses.
• Excellent organizational skills to plan and coordinate experiments.
• Ability to share results across the organization.
• Leadership potential to guide research programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct hybrid wheat breeding research to advance hard red spring inbreds/hybrids.
• Lead breeding programs delivering superior hybrids aligned with product goals.
• Apply enabling breeding technologies to improve product development.
• Develop novel methodologies for new wheat hybrids.
• Contribute to Research Center leadership and communicate with scientists.
• Develop selection strategies for multi-trait trait improvement.
• Work independently and as part of a regional team to deliver products.

Skills

Plant genetics

Plant breeding

Data analytics

Genome-wide prediction

Field data analysis

Team collaboration

Leadership potential

Education

PhD in plant breeding or plant genetics

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

We are looking for a Wheat Breeding Scientist to join our team. This role is located onsite in Saskatoon, SK.

What You'll Do

• Plans and conducts comprehensive hybrid wheat breeding research program which furthers the development of hard red spring inbreds/hybrids and associated research projects. Identifies internal and external customer needs. Work implies hands‑on analysis, advanced breeding, training, and field activity.
• Lead a hybrid wheat breeding research programs that deliver superior hybrids, which provide performance improvements consistent with product development objectives
• Leverage enabling breeding technologies to drive product development improvements
• Advance novel methodology useful for the development of new wheat hybrids
• Contribute to leadership of the Research Center, and effectively communicate with other scientists as necessary to ensure the success of all research activities at the Research Center
• Develop and deploy selection strategies for multi-trait selection of traits of interest
• Work both independently and as a member of a regional team to deliver products

What Skills You Need

• PhD in plant breeding or plant genetics, with an emphasis in the areas of genetics and data analytics is preferred
• An independent, highly motivated, and self-directed scientist is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge and applied research experience in plant genetics or plant breeding.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a proven ability to work well in a team environment.
• Experience or familiarity with quantitative/population genetics, meta analysis, genome wide prediction methods, and other digital breeding methods.
• Experience with field research processes and phenotypic data analyses and utilization is essential.
• Strong organizational skills to plan and coordinate experiments across projects and abilities to effectively share results across the organization are required.
• Excellent personal interaction skills required for effectively developing strong internal and external working relationships with a diverse group of people.
• We seek unique leaders who are strongly motivated by the desire to solve scientific questions; who are highly skilled quantitative scientists that excel at deeply investigating phenotypic and genetic information; and who can deliver results in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Must be able to work in varying ergonomic environments including field activities such as planting, pollinating, harvest, and data collection.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes 16 weeks of supplementary top‑up for both mothers and fathers.
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Vylor Benefits
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

Are you a good match? We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.