The Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation (IHARF) is a non-profit organization based in Indian Head, Saskatchewan. With a volunteer Board of Directors, IHARF operates an agronomic, small plot, applied research and demonstration program, along with hosting extension events such as field days, tours and seminars to share study results with the public.

General Description:

Day to day activities will vary depending on the specific trial program requirements and the time of year. During the growing season, the applicant will assist with the preparation and execution of field operations and data collection activities of IHARFs small plot applied research and demonstration program. At times, the successful applicant will be required to undertake such activities independently or lead and work with summer staff. Through fall and winter, time will be spent cleaning and processing harvest samples, data entry, and preparation for the upcoming season.

Specific Duties:

• Assist with field preparation such as measuring and flagging trial sites, labelling tests and plots, and mapping study areas with GPS equipment,
• Assist with sourcing and acquiring various crop inputs as required,
• Calibrating various crop inputs through field equipment,
• Small plot seeding including operation, calibration and basic daily maintenance of field equipment,
• Assist with small plot and trial site spraying operations for the purposes of both general crop maintenance and treatment applications; equipment operation will include both hand-booms and field sprayer depending on the specific task; appropriate guidance and training will be provided,
• Assist with all aspects of small plot harvest activities; daily maintenance and operation of harvest equipment, and other miscellaneous tasks,
• Miscellaneous field operations such as fertilizer and herbicide applications and basic trial site maintenance during the spring and summer months,
• Assist with data collection activities including soil sampling, plant emergence counts, dry matter collections, and miscellaneous notes (days to emergence, flowering, maturity, etc.),
• Assist with sample (soil, plant, grain) processing activities as required,
• Various grain handling activities such as operating augers, conveyors, pneumatic grain handling equipment and grain trucks,
• Miscellaneous office related tasks,
• Assist with preparing for extension events (field days, tours, seminars) as required.

Required Skills / Experience

• Basic knowledge of western Canadian crop production practices,
• Experience operating field equipment including tractors, sprayers and combines,
• Possession of a valid drivers licence,
• Possession of a Pesticide Applicators Licence or ability to obtain one,
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and weekends,
• Ability and willingness to work under variable weather conditions,
• Ability and willingness to perform physical demanding work including moderate to heavy manual labour requiring bending and lifting heavy objects (i.e. 25kg),

Desired Skills / Experience

• Agricultural post-secondary education is an asset but not a necessity depending on the candidates experience,
• Basic computer/office and organization skills along with good record keeping capabilities
• Grain handling and/or lab experience (grain cleaning, grading, etc).

To Apply

• Submit your resume and references by clikcing APPLY TO THIS POSITION below.
• For more information phone: 1 (306) 695-4200,
• Application deadline: July 31, 2025 (the position may be filled ahead of the deadline),
• Term: Full time, permanent,
• Benefits: Competitive wages, retirement package and health and dental coverage.