Agribusiness Student

Richardson International; Simpson; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agribusiness company in Simpson, SK is seeking Agribusiness Summer Students to support efficient operations at Ag Business Centres. Responsibilities include assisting with crop input activities, scouting crops, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will be students or graduates in Agriculture, detail-oriented, and motivated. This opportunity offers competitive salary and training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits plan

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Students or graduates of an Agriculture degree or diploma program focusing on Agronomy, Plant Science or Soil Science.
• A valid driver's licence is required.
• Self-motivated, organized and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist with crop input retail activities.
• Scout crops for weeds, disease, and insects.
• Soil & tissue testing.
• Assist with the purchase, storage and shipping of grain.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Provide excellent customer service to farm customers.

Skills

Interest in Agriculture

Strong communication skills

Detail oriented

Customer service

Education

Agriculture degree or diploma

Job description

Overview

Richardson International is committed to Canadian agriculture and investing in our facilities, services, people and communities. Richardson Pioneer, a division of Richardson International, is Canada’s leading agribusiness and supports Canadian farmers throughout the growing season by providing agronomic services and advice, selling crop inputs, buying their crops at harvest and selling them to markets around the world through an efficient network of Ag Business Centres in Western Canada.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have opportunities for Agribusiness Summer Students at Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centres across Western Canada. Summer Students are responsible for providing support to our teams at Richardson Pioneer and for supporting the efficient and profitable operation of our Simpson, SK Ag Business Centre.

Responsibilities

• Assist with crop input retail activities

• Scout crops for weeds, disease and insects

• Soil & tissue testing

• Assist with the purchase, storage and shipping of grain

• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner

• Provide excellent customer service to our farm customers

Qualifications

• Strong interest and knowledge of Agriculture

• Highly self-motivated, organized and detail oriented

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Students or graduates of an Agriculture degree or diploma program focusing on Agronomy, Plant Science or Soil Science

• A valid driver\'s licence is required

• Agriculture background is considered an asset but not 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 November 24, 2025.

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