Institute for Sustainable Horticulture Research Assistant - Competition ID : 4431

Institute for Sustainable Horticulture Research Assistant - Competition ID : 4431

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Competition ID : 4431

Internal Closing Date : January 18, 2026

External Closing Date : January 18, 2026

# of Openings : 3

Salary Information : Casual Employee – Hourly Rate

Employment Type : Temporary Part Time

Workplace Type : On‑Site

Employee Group : Casual Employee

Hours per Week : (BCGEU)

Organization : Institute for Sustainable Horticulture (ISH)

Reporting To : Director and various project research leaders

The Institute for Sustainable Horticulture (ISH) partners with agricultural and agri‑technology companies in our region to support innovation with research and development projects that promote sustainability in the sector. Current projects include developing microbial biocontrol products for pests and diseases, natural soil amendments and inoculants, biofertilizers, agritech applications, alternate growing systems, and soil microbial health.

Key Responsibilities

• Greenhouse and growth chamber grow trials with biostimulants and biocontrols.
• Maintaining greenhouse crops, transplanting, pruning, harvesting, IPM scouting, releasing bios, cleaning pots, and general greenhouse support.
• Soil sample processing.
• Support field trials off site.
• Collect, record and analyze data; assist with data interpretation and think about the why and how.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Salary Information

Anticipated hourly pay rate : $20

Total Rewards

As part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top‑up, sick leave, long‑term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, in‑house training & development, inter‑campus transportation, and more.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity‑deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S / LGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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