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Research Support Lead Hand Position
Employment and Social Development Canada
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swift current, Canada
Location
swift current
Posted
June 05, 2026
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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:
β’ Operate and maintain farm research equipment
β’ Assist with planning and setting up field trials
β’ Handle and apply agricultural chemicals safely
β’ Harvest trial crops using a combine
β’ Support research assistants and document field activities
Requirements:
β’ Secondary school diploma or equivalent experience
β’ Experience with farm equipment and operations
β’ Knowledge of agricultural che...
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:
β’ Operate and maintain farm research equipment
β’ Assist with planning and setting up field trials
β’ Handle and apply agricultural chemicals safely
β’ Harvest trial crops using a combine
β’ Support research assistants and document field activities
Requirements:
β’ Secondary school diploma or equivalent experience
β’ Experience with farm equipment and operations
β’ Knowledge of agricultural che...