Nursery Technician

Limagrain Cereals Research Canada (LCRC) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Nursery Technician in a full-time role. This hands-on research operations role supports plant breeding and pathology programs through active involvement in early generation nursery activities and disease screening. It is well-suited for individuals who enjoy working directly in the field and in controlled environments, managing multiple tasks across the production cycle. The successful candidate will contribute to nursery workflows, support coordinating pathology-related activities, and collaborate across teams to support breeding objectives. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential.

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

• The successful candidate must be willing to work outdoors, work extended hours during the growing season, and be willing to travel outside of the Saskatoon area.
• Support a field-oriented plant pathology program that services various crop types within the breeding organization
• Manage and execute tasks, including but not limited to seed packaging, planting, pathogen culture, inoculation, note-taking, visual ratings, and harvest
• Assist in conducting experiments, which include planting, scouting, coordination of activities, crop care, and timely note-taking
• Collaborate across breeding, pathology, and the operations team to ensure alignment of nursery activities with broader research and production goals
• Assist in organizing the inventory of seeds in storage
• Supervising and training seasonal employees
• Perform media preparation and stock solutions.
• Support with growth chamber experiments, including cleaning, seeding, inoculating, rating, and general plant care
• Demonstrate the Limagrain Cereals Research Canada mission and core values

Skills Required

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Time management
• High level of communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to be flexible and modify plans as situations arise, minimizing impact on results
• Ability to work as a team or independently as needed

Qualifications Required

• A degree or diploma in agriculture or a related field of study, and experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Educational experience in plant science, agronomy, horticulture, or a related discipline is desired. Applicants with equivalent job experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience with aseptic techniques, plant pathogen isolation, and laboratory practices
• Experience working in an agricultural research setting
• Experience operating small, powered equipment or common hand tools