Agribusiness Assistant

Richardson International Limited; Simpson; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Agribusiness Assistants to join their dynamic team in Simpson, SK. This one-year development program offers a unique opportunity to explore various facets of agribusiness, including agronomy, grain sales, and operations. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in crop inputs, customer service, and grain marketing while working in a supportive environment dedicated to professional growth. If you are a recent graduate passionate about agriculture and eager to kickstart your career, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Plan

Flexible Benefits Plan

Training and Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Agriculture or Business program with a passion for the industry.
• Strong initiative and excellent customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Detail-oriented

Initiative

Education

Agriculture Degree

Business Degree

Diploma in Agriculture or Business

Job description

time left to apply End Date: March 28, 2025 (17 days left to apply)

job requisition id R13756

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 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 3,500 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 Simpson, SK Ag Business Centre. This one-year program is designed to help ABAs identify their specific career path in:

• Agronomy
• Agribusiness
• Grain Sales and Marketing
• Operations

Responsibilities:

The Agribusiness Assistant will gain experience in crop inputs, agronomy, grain handling, customer service, grain grading, grain blending, grain marketing, sales, and 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 and leadership skills.

Ability to work as a team.

Organized and detail-oriented.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

A valid driver's licence is required.

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 March 27, 2025.

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

Always Growing

Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep-rooted grower relationships spanning over 160 years. Our journey has seen our business expand and innovate, allowing us to supply quality food products and ingredients to markets near and far. We are always improving our facilities, processes, and products to continue to deliver on our commitment to excellence.

Across borders, our network collaborates to fuel our ongoing growth. Join our growing team and set a strong foundation for a career full of exciting possibilities.