Agribusiness Assistant

Richardson International; Estevan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Agribusiness Assistants for a one-year development program. This exciting opportunity allows new graduates to explore diverse roles within agronomy, grain sales, and operations at the Estevan Ag Business Centre. As part of a leading agribusiness, you will gain hands-on experience in crop inputs, grain handling, and customer service, all while developing essential skills in leadership and teamwork. If you're passionate about agriculture and eager to kickstart your career in a supportive environment, this program is designed for you, offering a pathway to a fulfilling career in the agricultural sector.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Plan

Flexible Benefits Plan

Training Opportunities

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Agriculture or Business degree/diploma program.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in crop inputs, agronomy, grain handling, and customer service.
• Involvement in operations management, budgeting, and business planning.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Initiative

Education

Agriculture Degree

Business Degree

Job description

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 160 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Richardson has approximately 3,000 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities.

Richardson Pioneer, a division of Richardson International, is Canada’s leading agribusiness. Richardson Pioneer supports Canadian farmers throughout the growing season – providing agronomic services and advice, selling crop inputs, buying their crops at harvest and selling them to markets around the world through the most efficient network of high throughput Ag Business Centres in Western Canada.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. Richardson Pioneer offers new graduates a multi-dimensional, one-year development program with exposure to major areas within agribusiness and agronomy. Agribusiness Assistants (ABAs) will experience a number of challenging positions within our Estevan, SK Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre. This one-year program is designed to help ABAs identify their specific career path in:

• Agronomy

• Agribusiness

• Grain Sales and Marketing

• Crop Inputs

• Operations

Responsibilities:

The Agribusiness Assistant will gain experience in crop inputs, agronomy, grain handling, customer service, grain grading, grain blending, grain marketing, sales, operations management including exposure to budgeting, business planning and scheduling.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an Agriculture or Business degree or diploma program and interest in working in the agricultural industry

• Interest in a career in Agronomy, Agribusiness, Crop Input Sales or Grain Marketing

• Strong sense of initiative

• Excellent customer service

• Leadership skills

• Ability to work as a team

• Organized and detail oriented

• A valid driver's licence is required

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by February 7, 2025.

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Aboriginal People, Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.