biological technician
Posted on August 06, 2026 by Employer details DL Seeds Inc.
Job details
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Agronomy and crop science. Agricultural and horticultural plant breeding. Asset languages: German. Work site environment: Outdoors. Cold/refrigerated. Dusty. Hot. Work setting: Rural area. Remote location. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Laboratory. Research institute, laboratory or centre. Tasks: Assist in conducting biological tests and laboratory analyses. Assist in analysis of data and preparation of reports. Assist in conducting field research and surveys to collect data and samples. Analyze data and prepare reports. Conduct field research and surveys to collect data and samples. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Supervise other technical support workers in this group. Research and document data requirements, data collection and administration policy, and data access rules. Type of crops: Canola. Technical experience: Plant breeding. Greenhouse production programs. Equipment and machinery experience: Tractor. Seed drill. Forklift. Combine harvester. Area of work experience: Applied research. Basic research. Cultures and samples preparation. Data analysis and interpretation. Field research and surveying. Laboratory testing and analysis. Production operations. Quality control and assurance. Research. Field sampling and data acquisition. Field crops. Area of specialization: Agriculture. Security and safety: Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Public transportation is not available. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Repetitive tasks. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Accurate. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Flexible hours. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Weekend. Overtime required. Other benefits: Free parking available. On-site amenities.- Location Winkler, MBR6P 0G9
- Work location On site
- Salary$20.00 to $25.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 32 to 70 hours per week
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- Overtime required, Early morning, Evening, Weekend, Flexible hours
- Starts as early as 2027-01-11 End date: 2028-11-24
- Benefits: Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3638800
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Agronomy and crop science
- Agricultural and horticultural plant breeding
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Asset languages
- German
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Cold/refrigerated
- Dusty
- Hot
Work setting
- Rural area
- Remote location
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Laboratory
- Research institute, laboratory or centre
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Assist in conducting biological tests and laboratory analyses
- Assist in analysis of data and preparation of reports
- Assist in conducting field research and surveys to collect data and samples
- Analyze data and prepare reports
- Conduct field research and surveys to collect data and samples
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Supervise other technical support workers in this group
- Research and document data requirements, data collection and administration policy, and data access rules
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Canola
Technical experience
- Plant breeding
- Greenhouse production programs
Equipment and machinery experience
- Tractor
- Seed drill
- Forklift
- Combine harvester
Area of work experience
- Applied research
- Basic research
- Cultures and samples preparation
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Field research and surveying
- Laboratory testing and analysis
- Production operations
- Quality control and assurance
- Research
- Field sampling and data acquisition
- Field crops
Area of specialization
- Agriculture
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is not available
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-09-05
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