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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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