Research Technician

• Provide administrative support to the site teams, including farm and equipment maintenance, summer intern training and fleet management
• Plant, maintain, and harvest trials for key crops in the area. This includes routine site/farm maintenance activities
• Act as a site ambassador for Syngenta’s safety culture, with specific focus on farm equipment
• Support Field Biology Development Program
• Mentor and teach others regarding research equipment used

• B.Sc in Agriculture, Agricultural Sciences, Agronomy or any relevant discipline in the agronomy field
• Minimum 2 years experience in field research of Seed and/or Crop Protection products
• Diploma holders in agriculture or horticulture with 6+ years of experience are encouraged to apply
• Previous experience in agricultural field research or strong agricultural background is a critical success factor
• Valid AR Driver’s License required or ability and willingness to achieve in a short time frame
• Ability to drive truck & trailer, required
• Must operate farm equipment; tractors, planters, combine, tillage implements 
• Must operate small power tools; mower, string trimmer, rototiller and similar equipment
• Drone license or willingness to get a drone license immediately
• Flexibility to work long hours as required
• Knowledge of WHIMIS and OHSA regulations and practices

What We Offer: 

• We offer a competitive base salary and incentive bonus potential and company vehicle combined with challenging and meaningful work, learning and career development opportunities and a great team environment 
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes personal and professional development and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs 
• Focus on Wellness and innovative programs that support overall health and wellbeing such as annual Lifestyle Account and free Headspace App 
• Progressive Employee Policies and Programs including a Flexible Work Location approach, and a vacation policy that provides up to 30 days’ vacation for all employees 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

Syngenta Contact Information:  
If you need assistance during the application process, please contact the Service Desk at recruitment.na@syngenta.com 

Syngenta Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and is able to accommodate persons with disabilities.  For more information about accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or if you would like more information on our accommodation policies, please contact recruitment.na@syngenta.com 

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As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all –while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. 

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.   

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland. 

About Us 

We invite you to help our Canada team shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Field Development Team is currently seeking a Research Technician - 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

This critical role is located in Plattsville, ON at our Honeywood Research Facility, a place where innovative scientific work happens while being surrounded by the beauty of agriculture.