2026 Summer Student


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Job Title: 2026 Summer Student
Location: Scott, Prairies Canada, Canada

Company: Western Applied Research Corporation
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Plant & Soil Sciences, Seed & Biotechnology
Career Type: Researcher/Research & Development
Job Type: Internship/Summer Work Experience
Salary: Competitive
Job Description:

Western Applied Research Corporation (WARC) is seeking motivated summer students to join our team for the 2026 growing season!


Position Duration:
May 1 - August 28, 2026 (dates flexible)


Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Work Environment: 90% outdoors
Requirement: Valid driver's license
Experience: Agriculture experience an asset, but not required


Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with pre-seed calibrations, seed and fertilizer setup, site development, soil testing and harvest activities
  • Help with crop scouting, crop health assessments, and weed and disease identification
  • Operate and maintain small-plot equipment, including tractors and sprayers
  • Conduct data collection throughout the season: soil sampling, plant counts, disease and lodging ratings, maturity assessments and treatment applications
  • Support WARC's extension events, including webinars and Field Day

 

This role offers hands-on experience across all areas of applied agricultural research.

 

Successful candidates will work both independently and as part of a collaborative field research team.

 

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Job Post Date: 11/28/25
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Career Type: Researcher/Research & Development
Country: Canada

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