Kent Ag Research is currently hiring Summer & Seasonal positions for the 2026 season!
2026 Employment Opportunities
Summer Agricultural Research Intern(s)
Kent Ag Research Inc. is looking for two (2) Summer Agricultural Research Interns for the 2026 season. Kent Ag Research Inc. is a research service and variety testing business located in Thamesville, ON, with field locations in Ontario and Quebec specializing in corn, soybean, cereal, and vegetable crops.
Duties:
- Seed preparation and small plot planting
- Small plot maintenance including weed control, staking, population counts, data collection
- Support seed production including rogueing
- Assist with wheat plot harvest
Required Skills/Experience:
- Must possess a high degree of self-motivation, attention to detail and reliability
- Strong work ethic, able to work independently or on a team
- Great listening, questioning, and comprehension skills
- Must be able to manage time and priorities effectively
- Able to work outdoors for extended periods of time
- Be willing to travel with some overnight stays required
- Hold a valid G Drivers Licence; ability to drive pickup truck and trailer considered an asset
- Able to commute to Thamesville location daily
- Ability to follow safety procedures and safe operation of equipment, vehicles, etc.
- Operation of farm equipment considered an asset
- Applicants with agricultural knowledge preferred
A competitive wage and training will be provided.
This position will begin in late April 2026 and go until mid-late August 2026. This would be a suitable position for college/university students looking to gain experience in the agricultural/research field.
Please mail/email resume by January 16, 2026 to:
Kent Ag Research Inc.
Attn: John Nevills
11812 Wabash Line
Thamesville, ON N0P 2K0
john.kentag@gmail.com
2026 Employment Opportunities
Seasonal Agricultural Research Assistant(s)
Kent Ag Research Inc. is looking for two (2) Seasonal Agricultural Research Assistants for the 2026 season. Kent Ag Research Inc. is a research service and variety testing business located in Thamesville, ON, with field locations in Ontario and Quebec specializing in corn, soybean, cereal, and vegetable crops.
Duties:
- Seed preparation and small plot planting
- Small plot maintenance including weed control, staking, population counts, data collection
- Support seed production including rogueing and harvesting
- Assist with wheat plot harvest
- Assist with plot harvest including cleanout procedures on harvest equipment
Required Skills/Experience:
- Must possess a high degree of self-motivation, attention to detail and reliability
- Strong work ethic, able to work independently or on a team
- Great listening, questioning, and comprehension skills
- Operation of farm equipment considered an asset
- Must be able to manage time and priorities effectively
- Able to work outdoors for extended periods of time
- Applicants with agricultural knowledge preferred
- Be willing to travel with some overnight stays required
- Hold a valid G Drivers Licence; ability to drive pickup truck and trailer considered an asset
- Able to commute to Thamesville location daily
- Ability to follow safety procedures and safe operation of equipment, vehicles, etc.
A competitive wage and training will be provided.
This position will begin in late April 2026 and go until the end of the harvest season, approximately November 2026.
Please mail/email resume by January 16, 2026 to:
Kent Ag Research Inc.
Attn: John Nevills
11812 Wabash Line
Thamesville, ON N0P 2K0
john.kentag@gmail.com