Research Support Lead Hand Position

Employment and Social Development Canada
📍 swift current, swift current, Canada 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 04, 2026

Job Description

Become a Research Support Lead Hand with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Engage in outdoor field activities, supporting agricultural research and managing trials effectively.
This full-time temporary role requires operating farm equipment and assisting in various research trials. As a lead hand, you will manage tasks such as planning, seeding, and pest control, while also mentoring research assistants. Your hands-on experience with equipment and chemicals is essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
• Operate and maintain farm research equipment
• Assist with planning and setting up field trials
• Handle and apply agricultural chemicals safely
• Harvest trial crops using a combine
• Support research assistants and document field activities
Requirements:
• Secondary school diploma or equivalent experience
• Experience with farm equipment and operations
• Knowledge of agricultural chemicals and safety
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word a...

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Job Details

  • Location swift current, swift current
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Other
  • Posted Date June 04, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 14, 2026