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Come join Canada’s leader in horticultural research and innovation!

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) can help you grow your career because we are looking for a Technical Assistant to join our amazing team for the summer season.

Technical Assistant, R&D Plant Responses & the Environment, Soil Lab. (Ref #JP-07-2026)

Hourly Rate: $17.60

What we’re looking for…

The Technical Assistant will work with the Soil Lab team, Plant Responses & the Environment, within Research & Development. The position will provide support for the execution of greenhouse, field and lab activities for various internal and contract projects.

Responsibilities & Requirements

What you’ll do…

  • Work closely with applicable R&D staff; greenhouse and field managers; lab staff.
  • Perform physical work in field and greenhouse facilities assisting with plant care and experiments.
  • Assist in active soils lab which may include exposure to dust, dirt and soil odours.

What we need from you…

  • Experience in support of scientific research.
  • Experience taking notes and managing datasets in an organized manner.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions; exposure to working in hot conditions.
  • Experience working with shovels and digging in soils in a variety of environments is an asset
  • Strong computer and technology skills.

Additional Information

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  We confirm that we do not use AI in screening, assessing or selecting candidates; and these positions are existing summer vacancies.

If you are selected to join Vineland, you will be required to present proof of education (original transcripts/credentials).  Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence.  This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment.  For further information, visit:  World Education Services at:  http://www.wes.org/ca.

How to Apply

Submit your application using the form below, or by sending your resume to careers@vinelandresearch.com, quoting job reference #JP-07-2026

Closing Date: Open until filled

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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