Seasonal Research Assistant, Crop Development

Seasonal Research Assistant, Crop Development

Location : Calgary, AB, CA, T2P 2N1

Workplace Type : On-Site

Experience Level : Entry Level

Job Type : Full Time

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values : safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands : Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Located in SE Calgary and reporting to the Research Agronomist, this role assists with the establishment, maintenance and harvest of small plot yield trials. We are hiring for 2 seasonal positions (April 2026 – September 2026 and April 2026 – October 2026)

What you will do

• Efficiently prepare seed beds and flagging of sites.
• Complete seed cleaning, seed treatment, and setup of seeding envelopes.
• Setup and run irrigation equipment.
• Safely operate small plot field equipment such as tractors, tillage tools, combines, and swathers.
• Adhere to driving laws and safety standards when moving equipment between locations.
• Complete agronomic notes with accuracy and precision.
• Actively follow safety procedures, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Perform routine equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Timely complete tasks as assigned from technicians, agronomists, and plant breeders to meet business objectives.
• Local travel (10% or less) may be required.

What you will bring

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The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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At Nutrien, we never stop growing, because our world never does. Our size can help us weather a storm, but with that ability comes a great responsibility—to our growers and customers, our employees and shareholders, our communities, and the planet.

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