Forage Assistant

Job title: Forage Assistant

Job description: This is a term position ending January 13, 2023 meant for students in their Directed Field Study or a new graduate from an Agriculture program.

The position is responsible for helping with agriculture research activities across the province. The primary duty is collecting rangeland and pasture samples via clipping and collecting meter square sites, several times throughout the summer from locations across the province. Experience with navigation using the Alberta Township System and GPS would be an asset.

The position also works on drying, separating, and weighing the samples collected over the summer. The data will then be recorded and put into excel spreadsheets. There will be opportunities to work on other projects and work with other departments after the clip program requirements are met to get a well-rounded learning experience.

Communication and networking skills are essential to this position. This position requires strong observation and recording skills of range and pasture site characteristics, therefore, knowledge of rangeland plants and plant communities will be an asset.

Qualifications: Experience in the agriculture industry and courses in plant identification, range management, forages, or ecology would be beneficial. Preference will be given to those with experience in field research and data analysis, and lab procedures or data entry. The successful incumbent must have a valid driver’s license and feel comfortable driving in rural areas.

This position may require working longer days and being away from Lacombe for periods of time during the work week. Some physical endurance is required.

In addition to experience working with Microsoft Office, candidates must be either participating in their Directed Field Study or a New Graduate from an Agriculture program.
The posting will remain active until positions are filled.

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