101537 - Plant Health Technologist
- Regina, SK, Canada
Full-time · Temporary
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Description
The Ministry of Agriculture is seeking a Plant Health Technologist to join the Crop Health Team in Regina. This term opportunity offers meaningful work supporting Saskatchewan's agricultural sector through plant health diagnostics, pest monitoring, laboratory testing, and scientific services provided to producers, agronomists, industry partners, and ministry staff. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to education, laboratory operations, staff supervision, and provincial pest survey programs.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to accuracy, innovation, and excellent client service. They excel at managing information, coordinating projects with multiple stakeholders, communicating technical information clearly, and delivering high-quality work in a laboratory environment.
Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Agriculture, Biology, or a related discipline, or a related bachelor's degree with relevant experience. Eligibility for registration with the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists is required. Strong knowledge of entomology, botany, plant pathology, laboratory testing methods, PCR and quantitative PCR techniques, microscopy, inventory management, and project coordination is essential. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills are also required.
Responsibilities include conducting laboratory testing and analysis, interpreting and communicating results, operating and maintaining scientific equipment, ensuring quality control, coordinating provincial pest surveys, providing technical expertise and client support, and assisting with training, supervision, and procedure development.
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Responsibilities
The Plant Health Technologist at the Government of Saskatchewan will run laboratory tests on plant samples, interpret and explain the results, and keep scientific equipment working and under quality control. The role also coordinates provincial pest surveys and gives technical advice and support to producers and partners.
Requirements
Candidates need a Master's or a related bachelor's with relevant experience, plus eligibility for Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists registration. Strong knowledge of entomology, botany, plant pathology, PCR and microscopy is essential, along with analytical, communication and organizational skills.
Skills
- PCR
- Quantitative PCR (qPCR)
- Microscopy
- Laboratory testing methods
- Entomology
- Botany
- Plant pathology
- Pest survey coordination
- Inventory management
- Project coordination
- Quality control
- Scientific equipment operation and maintenance
- Data analysis
- Technical communication
- Client support
- Staff training and supervision
- Procedure development
Categories
- Government & Public Sector
- Agriculture
- Science & Research
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Plant Health
- Plant Pathology
- Entomology
- Botany
- PCR
- qPCR
- Microscopy
- Laboratory Testing
- Pest Survey
- Pest Monitoring
- Crop Health
- Agriculture
- Agrology
- Inventory Management
- Project Coordination
- Quality Control
- Government
- Regina
- Saskatchewan
- Temporary
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists registration
Tools
- PCR equipment
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Agriculture
- Biology