About this role
Join HyTech Production's Seed Support team supporting product quality, documentation, sampling, logistics, and regulatory processes. This role is designed for someone who will work alongside experienced team members, perform hands-on tasks, and learn the HyTech Seed Support team function in a fast-paced environment. The position is in-person at HyTech's Coaldale office, with the potential for future opportunities as business needs evolve. REPORTS TO: Facilities and Field Plots ManagerTIMING AND VOLUME: 4-month contract CORE VALUESThese are essential and timeless guiding principles at HyTech. You must exhibit these values most of the time to be successful with us. We Care: family, community, teamWe Work: faith, risk, courage, passionWe Grow: learning, improving, succeeding KEY ROLES AND ACCOUNTABILITIESIn this contract role, you will support the Quality Assurance team by completing assigned tasks, assisting with documentation and coordination, and learning the processes that help HyTech meet customer, internal, and regulatory quality standards. You will not be solely responsible for these areas; you will work as part of a team and receive direction and support from experienced staff. ROLE 1: Sampling & Quality Control SupportAssist with hand-sieving harvested samples provided by agronomistsAssist with sampling harvested, cleaned, and treated seed lotsPull samples assigned for customer requests, germination testing, or other QA needsPrepare paperwork to ship samples to labs and customers under team guidanceSupport communication with CFIA for phytosanitary applications and inspections when requiredAssist with ISTA sampling when requiredHelp set up testing with labs and prepare order formsLog incoming QA results from laboratoriesSupport internal reporting of QA resultsAssist with the greenlight process for seed lots prior to shippingHelp complete import conformity documents for imported seed and support submission to CFIAROLE 2: Certification SupportAssist the team in confirming customer requirements for sampling, testing, and certification of seed lotsSupport submission of fields to the certifying agencyField inspectionsTrack field inspections to support completion of phytosanitary or certification requirementsHelp confirm that specific testing required for import/export is completedSupport submission of QA documents to CSGA for final certification of pedigreed productionsAssist with requesting tags, breeder letters as appropriate, and variety descriptions from customersHelp provide customers with crop certification information as directedROLE 3: Quality Assurance SupportAssist with maintaining the QMS Manual and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Participate in internal audit preparation and support activities related to Seeds Canada standardsCollaborate with team members on Corrective Actions and Preventative Actions to reduce the likelihood of recurrenceROLE 4: Logistics & Inventory SupportAssist with keeping import/export documentation up to dateHelp confirm that import permits are on fileAssist with applying for import permits HyTech requiresSupport CFIA website administration and service request updates as directedAssist with communication to CFIA/CSGA regarding required documentationSupport real-time inventory recordkeeping for seed movementHelp track lot numbers, treatment dates, and batch information for regulatory compliance and customer traceabilityPalletize and log samples as assignedAssist with inventory review activitiesSupport scheduling and coordination of inbound deliveries of seed and treatment products.Assist with planning and coordinating outbound seed shipments.Communicate with carriers, drivers, and internal teams as directed to support timely and accurate deliveries.Prepare shipping documentation such as bills of lading, packing slips, and inventory transfer records with team support.SKILLS REQUIREDStrong written and verbal commun