Field Research Lead – Plant Breeding

Limagrain Cereals Research Canada (LCRC) is currently seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Field Research Lead on a 12-month maternity leave contract. This term position plays a critical role in supporting our breeding programs and is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the coordination and execution of field breeding trials across Western Canada. This includes supervising staff, maintaining trial quality, and ensuring accurate data collection to support breeding decisions.

Company Profile
LCRC is a rapidly growing Canadian company, passionate about using its plant breeding expertise to support the Canadian grains industry. LCRC, a partnership between Limagrain and Canterra Seeds, synergizes global germplasm, advanced technology, and extensive plant breeding expertise. With wide market awareness and access, our mission is to deliver value to Western Canadian growers and their customers. At LCRC we are committed to fostering both career and personal growth. Join us in contributing to the success of the Canadian grains industry and seize the opportunity for professional development.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Lead the comprehensive management of field breeding trials, encompassing seed and land preparation, planting, plot maintenance, harvest, pesticide and fertilizer applications, and trial evaluations.
• Maintain and service field and seed processing equipment.
• Support inventory and organization of station facilities
• Supervise temporary and seasonal labor, ensuring safe operations and adherence to company guidelines.
• Participate in plant production in greenhouse and growth chambers, including planting, managing growing conditions, plant crossing, and harvest.
• Interact and collaborate with other LCRC employees and associated companies, including farmers, seed and product development specialists, plant pathologists, molecular biologists, and others.
• Contribute to overall station tasks, emphasizing efficiency in protocols and activity organization.

Education & experience required

• Strong background in field and seed processing equipment operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of agronomy principles and practices, and previous experience in field breeding trials are advantageous.
• Experience with seed production and the seed industry is desired.
• Candidates should possess good interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable operating computing, Office 365, and agricultural-related technology such as GPS guidance.
• Ability to work independently and/or with others, and the willingness to participate in all LCRC breeding program duties.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have, or be able to obtain, a driver’s license with “G” endorsement or higher.
• The ability to spend extended periods of time traveling domestically in peak periods, and to travel internationally (have, or qualify for, a valid passport).
• Ability to work extended or variable hours under variable environmental and ergonomic conditions associated with planting, harvesting, and plot management.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Applications will be accepted until filled, but should be submitted by November 15, 2025, for full consideration.