Job Opportunities

The Thunder Bay Agricultural Research Association (www.tbars.net) has an opening for an Agricultural Technician.

The position reports directly to the Director of Research and Business. Duties include planning and implementing the technical activities of the agronomy research program; supervising assistant(s), summer students and part time employees; collecting, organizing imputing and performing statistical analysis on research data and general operational duties.

This is a seasonal position (April 1 to November 30). Ideal candidate should have a degree in agriculture with 1-2 years experience in conducting field experiments, recording and analyzing statistical data. Skills required include Grower Pesticide, First Aid and CPR certificates, valid driver’s license, WHMIS and computer knowledge (Windows 95 and later).

Remuneration will be based on knowledge and experience. Please send resume along with a hand written letter of interest to: Peter Aalbers RR # 5, 171 Blindline Rd., Thunder Bay, ON P7C 5M9, e-mail: aalbersdairy@xplornet.com, fax: 807-939-4139, on or before January 15, 2009.

A full job description may be obtained by contacting Dr. Tarlok Singh Sahota CCA (e-mail: tarloksahota@tbaytel.net, Tel: 807-475-1373, Fax: 807-475-1313).

Only residents of Canada/and those who have a valid work permit to work
in Canada need to apply. The association thanks all who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.