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Lakeland College

Summer Crops Research Assistant (4 months)

Vermilion, AB, Canada

Part-time · Temporary

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Job details

Job type: Part-time · Temporary
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 19, 2026

Original job description

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As a global leader in student-managed learning opportunities, we are committed to developing leaders at Lakeland College. It’s something we excel at because of our exceptional team. Their passion and commitment to academic excellence, innovation and achievement is what sets Lakeland apart, as an educator and an employer. Join our team and be part of helping our students take the lead not only into the future, but today.

Lakeland College is seeking candidates for our crop research program based out of Vermilion, Alberta. The ideal applicant will be a science minded individual that is passionate about agriculture and agri-food systems. Successful candidates will spend time in the field and will have the opportunity to operate various small plot equipment, develop trailer towing skills, and collect and analyze data.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with and support daily operations for agronomy research projects in the field
As part of the research team, assist with seed and seedbed preparation, seeding, treatment application, plot and site maintenance, chemical application, soil and tissue sampling, and harvest
Follow research trial protocols
Assist with data collection, data entry, and record keeping
Assist with projects done in collaboration with industry and government programs
Assist with disease and insect surveys
Assist with transportation and operation of various agricultural equipment at research locations surrounding Research Station locations

Job Requirements

Post-secondary education in a related field (biology, environmental sciences, etc), preference will be given to agriculture students
The ability to work both collaboratively and independently to solve problems in a dynamic environment
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Previous experience operating agricultural equipment is an asset but not required
Some evening and weekend working demands in peak seasons, as well as occasional out of town work
Willingness to work in a variety of environmental conditions

Additional Information

There is a total of up to 3 full-time, summer AUPE appointments, located at Lakeland College in Vermilion, AB commencing between April 27 and May 3, 2027 and ending August 31, 2027, working a minimum 36.25 hour week. Preference will be given to college students.

Competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found. All resumes are to be submitted electronically on our website www.Lakelandcollege.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. Those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

The research assistant at Lakeland College will support daily field operations for agronomy trials, from seeding and plot care to sampling and harvest. They will also collect and enter data, follow trial protocols, and drive and operate agricultural equipment at research sites.

Requirements

Candidates need post-secondary study in a related field, preferably agriculture, plus a valid Class 5 licence. Working both independently and in a team, and comfort in variable outdoor conditions, are also required.

Skills

Small plot equipment operation
Trailer towing
Agricultural equipment operation
Seeding
Seedbed preparation
Chemical application
Soil sampling
Plant tissue sampling
Data collection
Data analysis
Record keeping
Disease and insect surveys
Research protocol adherence
Field work
Collaborative teamwork
Independent problem solving

Keywords

agronomy research
field research
crop research
plot research
agriculture
seeding
soil sampling
tissue sampling
data collection
data entry
disease survey
insect survey
agri-food
small plot equipment
trailer towing
summer job
temporary
Vermilion Alberta
Lakeland College
research assistant

Seniority

Entry level

Tools

Small plot equipment
Agricultural equipment
Trailer

Languages

English

Fields of study

Agriculture
Biology
Environmental sciences

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