Agribusiness Assistant

Richardson International; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agribusiness company in Manitoba is seeking an Agribusiness Assistant. The role offers a one-year development program with exposure to various areas in agronomy, grain sales, and operations. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a degree in Agriculture or Business, passionate about the agricultural industry. Strong customer service, leadership skills, and communication are essential. The position comes with competitive salary and benefits, fostering diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Flexible benefits plan

Training and career development opportunities

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.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in crop inputs and agronomy.
• Assist in grain handling and customer service.
• Get involved in sales and operations management including budgeting and scheduling.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Agriculture or Business degree or diploma

Job description

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 16 5 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 with over 3, 5 00 employees across Canada, the US , the UK , and Europe. 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 Letellier, MB 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 December 25, 2025.

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self‑identify.