Posted 4 days ago
Canola Operations Specialist
@ Kelly Services
Ardrossan, Alberta
Overview
Kelly Services is hiring a Canola Operations Specialist for a one-year, full-time contract in Ardrossan, Alberta, paying $32 per hour. The role supports canola breeding programs through field trials, crop monitoring, plot management and data collection from seeding to harvest, with some supervision of casual staff. An in-person interview is required.
Pay:
$32 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Support field trials for canola breeding programs
- Assist variety development and registration from seeding to harvest
- Prepare seed and land, manage pests and pollination, maintain plots
- Monitor crops, identify health issues and collect data
- Supervise casual employees as required
Requirements summary:
- Degree or diploma in agriculture or related field
- Strong agricultural or farming background
- Interest in canola development and breeding
- Valid Canadian Class 5 driver's licence
- Farm or machinery experience is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Agriculture & natural resources |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5 driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Agriculture |
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Kelly Services
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Canola Operations Specialist
Location: Hwy 16, Ardrossan, AB T8E 2L4
Pay: $32 per hour
Contract: 1 year
Interview: In-person interview required
About the role
Support local and global canola breeding programs by carrying out field trials and crop development activities. You’ll help develop hybrids that deliver strong returns for growers, from seeding through harvest. The work involves a mix of field operations, crop monitoring, data collection, and collaboration with a team.
Key responsibilities
- Support field trials for local and global breeding programs.
- Assist with variety development and registration activities from seeding to harvest.
- Prepare seed and land, seed plots, manage pests and pollination, and maintain research plots.
- Support parental development and harvesting activities.
- Monitor field and research plots, identify crop health issues, and collect data.
- Supervise casual employees as required.
- Work independently or as part of a team, depending on the task.
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Agriculture or a related field; recent graduates are welcome.
- Strong agricultural or farming background.
- Interest in canola development and breeding.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt plans as field conditions change.
- Demonstrated leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to contribute to individual and team goals.
- Valid Canadian Class 5 driver’s licence.
- Previous agriculture industry experience is an asset, but not required.
- Farm or machinery experience is an asset. Equipment skills can also be developed on the job; mechanical or equipment maintenance knowledge is an advantage.
Ready to grow your career in canola research and operations? Apply today!
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