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agricultural scientist Verified
With some duties as a crop-research scientist
Posted on April 22, 2024 by Employer details Mackenzie Applied Research Association
Job details
Education: Master's degree. Work site environment: Outdoors. Work setting: Rural area. Remote location. Staff accommodation provided. Relocation costs covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Tasks: Conduct ecological and environmental impact studies. Study, identify and classify plant specimens. Conduct experiments in plant or animal growth, heredity and breeding. Produce reports. Conduct studies into the identification, effects and control of human, plant and animal pathogens and toxins. Present the views of an association or organization to members, the media and the general public. Organize conferences and meetings. Produce newsletters, magazines and other documents. Prepare research papers, educational texts or articles. Co-ordinate workshops. Co-ordinate multidisciplinary projects. Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia. Monitor and compile research results. Offer mentoring. Prepare funding and grant applications and proposals. Collect and analyze data and samples. Supervision: 3-4 people. Research experience: Experimental or quantitative. Qualitative research. Area of work experience: Agriculture. Statistical analysis. Research and development. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel. Travel expenses paid by employer. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Fast-paced environment. Large workload. Personal suitability: Excellent written communication. Team player. Accurate. Time management. Screening questions: Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. What is the highest level of study you have completed?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer. On-site housing options. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).- Location5901 River RoadFort Vermilion, ABT0H 1N0
- Salary$60,000 to $70,000YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 35 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- Flexible Hours, 08:30 to 17:00
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Verified
- Source Job Bank #2886726
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Master's degree
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Green job Help - Green job - Help
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Rural area
- Remote location
- Staff accommodation provided
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Conduct ecological and environmental impact studies
- Study, identify and classify plant specimens
- Conduct experiments in plant or animal growth, heredity and breeding
- Produce reports
- Conduct studies into the identification, effects and control of human, plant and animal pathogens and toxins
- Present the views of an association or organization to members, the media and the general public
- Organize conferences and meetings
- Produce newsletters, magazines and other documents
- Prepare research papers, educational texts or articles
- Co-ordinate workshops
- Co-ordinate multidisciplinary projects
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
- Monitor and compile research results
- Offer mentoring
- Prepare funding and grant applications and proposals
- Collect and analyze data and samples
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Experience and specialization
Research experience
- Experimental or quantitative
- Qualitative research
Area of work experience
- Agriculture
- Statistical analysis
- Research and development
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Fast-paced environment
- Large workload
Personal suitability
- Excellent written communication
- Team player
- Accurate
- Time management
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site housing options
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
Advertised until
2024-05-22
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