At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct plant health diagnostics and insect identification in a dynamic lab environment.
- Company: Join the Ministry of Agriculture's Crop Health Team supporting Saskatchewan agriculture.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, develop technical skills, and contribute to sustainable agriculture.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a supportive and collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in agriculture while working with innovative diagnostic techniques.
- Qualifications: Detail-oriented with a passion for plant health and pest management.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Apply plant health diagnostics and insect identification skills within a client-facing agricultural services laboratory supporting Saskatchewan agriculture.
Coordinate testing and survey activities.
The Ministry of Agriculture's Production and Development Branch seeks a detail-oriented Plant Health Technologist for its Crop Health Team.
This position processes, tests, and analyzes samples submitted by Ministry staff, producers, agronomists, and industry partners.
You will provide technical and scientific expertise in laboratory services, plant health diagnostics, pest surveys, and herbicide resistance testing.
Key Responsibilities
- Process agricultural samples using laboratory instruments
- Perform manual and automated testing methods
- Analyze results related to submitted samples
- Identify insects and plants for diagnostic services
- Coordinate crop pest and disease survey activities
Requirements
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Initiative and dedication to excellence and innovation
- Precision managing information and laboratory records
- Courtesy when assisting external clients and the public
- Commitment to thorough and efficient task completion
Support crop health services through precise diagnostics, herbicide resistance testing, sample analysis, and coordinated pest monitoring.
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