Research and Extension Intern, LUARS, Competition #GEN-23-01, Location: Thunder Bay, ON
Research and Extension Intern
LUARS
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Full-Time, Contract (12 months)
Anticipated Start Date: April 1, 2023
Competition #GEN-23-01
Who is eligible? Unemployed or underemployed youth (under the age of 30) who have graduated with a degree or diploma in agriculture or a related field from a post-secondary institution within the last three years, are legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizens or immigrants or persons with a valid work permit), and have not been previously employed under a FedNor Youth Internship funding agreement, or other federal or provincial internship with pay for a period of six (6) months or more. An MSc may be preferred. The position is for one year from the date of hiring. Candidates must have reliable transportation and a valid Driver’s Licence.
Successful candidates will have knowledge of Laying out experiments and seeding crops, Plot maintenance/crop care including application of fertilizers, plant growth regulators and pesticides, Small plots harvesting, Grain/seed cleaning, Data recording, entry, analysis and compilation of the Annual Research Report, minor purchases and general cleanliness and maintenance of lab and other buildings.
Salary including benefits: $44,000.00 for one year. Work week will be from Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week. This full-time position is partially funded by FedNor's Northern Ontario Development Program.
Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form
and attaching your cover letter and resume in word or PDF format.
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