Description

Monsanto Canada has several openings for Summer Research Assistants in our Canola Testing Operations group located in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. The terms of these positions may vary slightly based on environmental conditions and availability of candidates. However, the terms will start in April/May and end between August and October. This is an ideal opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in agriculture to experience working with world class researchers, agronomists and plant breeders in a leading agricultural company.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summer Technical Assistants are responsible for the following activities:

• Assisting with seed and trial preparations activities including seed counting, sorting, placement of sample envelopes into planting order and order verification
• Assisting with effective planting and plot maintenance activities
• Assisting with the collection of agronomic data from canola plots and nurseries throughout the season
• Following ESH policies and procedures for the safe operation of the local research facility and program
• Operating and maintaining plot equipment and vehicles including trucks and trailers
• Supervising and working with temporary and casual field laborers
• Assisting with tours of field sites and / or research facilities

Additional Information

Twenty years from now, the earth?s population will need 55% more food than it can produce now. Today, Monsanto is working with farmers around the world to do something about it. In over 60 countries, we have established, and industry-leading products because we give people like you the freedom to make real decisions. We also have professional development programs and a history of building careers. After all, you?ll solve what could be mankind?s greatest challenge. Are you ready to start dreaming bigger?

From your first day, you?ll be a contributing member of the team with meaningful responsibilities, which allows you to have a realistic look at a career with Monsanto. You?ll gain valuable experience and developmental feedback through paid, full-time positions. The program helps us assess your career potential as the majority of our ?new graduate? hiring comes from our past summer students. It?s a great way to get the inside track on how an industry leader like Monsanto works.

To apply, please visit www.monsanto.ca, click on ?careers? and use job reference code: 005XY We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.