Agribusiness Assistant: 1-Year Development Program in Agronomy

Richardson International Limited; Village of Stirling; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Flexible benefits plan

Training and career development

Job summary

Richardson International Limited in Alberta invites new graduates to join its one-year Richardson Pioneer Agribusiness Assistants development program. ABAs will gain exposure to major areas within agribusiness and agronomy, helping identify their career path in Agronomy, Agribusiness, Grain Sales and Marketing, Crop Inputs, and Operations.

You will work in Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centres across Western Canada, developing hands-on skills in crop inputs, grain marketing, sales, and

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; ability to work as a team; organized and detail oriented.
• A valid driver’s licence is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• crop inputs
• agronomy
• grain handling
• customer service
• grain grading
• grain blending
• grain marketing
• sales
• operations management including budgeting, business planning and scheduling

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Initiative

Organization

Driving license

Interpersonal skills

Education

Agriculture or Business degree/diploma

Job description

Richardson International Limited in Alberta invites new graduates to join its one-year Richardson Pioneer Agribusiness Assistants development program. ABAs will gain exposure to major areas within agribusiness and agronomy, helping identify their career path in Agronomy, Agribusiness, Grain Sales and Marketing, Crop Inputs, and Operations.

You will work in Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centres across Western Canada, developing hands-on skills in crop inputs, grain marketing, sales, and