Lab Technologist, Agriculture & Food Production - #228229

Competition Number P17602
Posting Title Lab Technologist, Agriculture & Food Production
Classification Band 8
Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus
Other Location(s) Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus
Building
Other Building Research Farm
Date Posted 06/09/2026
Closing Date 06/18/2026
JIQ # 068
Start Date 06/01/2026
End Date
Open Until Filled No
Ongoing Yes
Category of work Full Time
Bargaining Unit Professional Services
Hours of Work Regulated 36 hours (Special provisions)
Salary Range $2,451.58 - $2,928.31 Bi-Weekly
Temporary Market Stipend $6,000 per year
Incumbent
Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay Full time hours/72 hours bi-weekly
Posting Status Open Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one of our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

Job Duties

Job Duties The School of Agriculture and Food Production at Saskatchewan Polytechnic is looking for a Lab Technologist for the Ag & Food Production Lab. You will help prepare materials for scheduled class exercises, assist Instructors in conducting hands-on learning activities, and support applied research projects utilizing the facility. The successful candidate will be engaged in inventory management and purchasing and will be engaged in regular performance checks and overseeing repairs of equipment. If you have a Technologist diploma in Agriculture and Food Production, Chemistry, or Biology or equivalent apprentice-level training/experience in a mechanical trade—and at least three years of relevant agricultural experience (including equipment maintenance, lab practices, farm operations, pesticide application, precision ag, and crop production/harvest), please apply!

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Agriculture and Food Production Lab at the Moose Jaw Campus.

• Assist instructors in preparing materials and equipment used in the facility and support the instructor during hands-on exercise delivery.

• May assist research personnel with the Sustainability-Led Integrated Centres of Excellence (SLICE) and other applied research areas with preparation of materials and equipment used in applied research projects and provide support for research staff during project activities.

• Ensure that lab tools and equipment are maintained in serviceable condition. Arrange for major repair of lab equipment if required.

• Coordinate replacement and/or repair of damaged or broken tools and equipment.

• Demonstrate equipment operation to new research staff and trainees engaged in applied research projects, as needed, and act as a resource for project personnel when required.

• Ensure the safety and security of the facility, verify that all equipment meets safety regulations and compliance standards, and perform weekly cleaning routines in the lab.

• Receive, store, and dispense lab consumable items in consultation with the shipping and receiving department and follow shipping and receiving procedures.

• Provide research and recommendations related to purchasing supplies and equipment.

• Coordinate and initiate purchasing of approved lab supplies and equipment.

• Keep an up-to-date inventory record and maintenance scheduling system for lab equipment.

• Prepare documentation concerning general facility operations and procedures.

• Contribute to creating a positive, diverse, inclusive work and learning environment.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Specific Accountabilities
Duties
Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

• Technologist diploma in Agriculture and Food Production, Chemistry or Biology, or an equivalent combination of apprentice-level education and/or experience in a Mechanical trade.

• Three years recent/relevant experience in agriculture, including program-relevant skills as required in equipment maintenance, laboratory practices, research farm operations, herbicide and pesticide application, precision agriculture technology, crop production, and harvest.

• Experience with program-relevant software and equipment and their integration.

• Effective interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.

• Strong organizational and time management skills including planning, scheduling, and prioritizing workloads in a dynamic environment.

• Strong data and records management skills with a digital focus.

• Effective problem-solving skills with strict attention to detail.

• Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite software, familiarity with learning management systems, and the ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment and build strong relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrates understanding and valuing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Desired QSA