Agriculture Technician

''•Coaldale, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This summer Agriculture Technician position is an entry-level, temporary role ideal for individuals interested in agricultural sciences, supply chain management, or potato crop research. The role provides hands-on experience supporting the raw potato supply chain, with a focus on agronomy research, new variety trials, extension activities, and commercial crop intelligence through field production and storage management.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to field locations
Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather and field conditions
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
Effective communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Hands-on exposure to the full potato supply chain
Direct interaction with commercial growers, researchers, and extension professionals
Opportunities to build experience in crop data analytics and reporting
Development of applied agronomic problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Support agronomy research trials from planting through harvest, including variety performance, agronomic practices, and soil health
Collect and record agronomic data such as crop growth measurements, disease observations, and yield estimates
Ensure accuracy and consistency in record-keeping and sample handling
Assist regional agronomists with field day preparation, grower outreach, and extension activities
Participate in commercial-scale evaluation of new potato varieties for yield, quality, and disease resistance
Record and summarize observational data to support variety advancement decisions
Gather real-time crop intelligence through field visits across the growing region
Assist with crop health assessments, irrigation monitoring, nutrient tracking, and production insights
Support planting and harvest logistics coordination
Contribute to post-harvest data collection on storage conditions and product quality