Agribusiness Student

Richardson International; Village of Stirling; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agribusiness company in Alberta is looking for Agribusiness Summer Students to assist with various crop input and retail activities at their Ag Business Centres. Responsibilities include scouting crops, soil testing, assisting with grain operations, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have an interest in agriculture and be enrolled in an agriculture program. Competitive salary and career development opportunities provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong interest and knowledge of Agriculture.
• Highly self-motivated, organized and detail oriented.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s licence is required.

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.

Skills

Interest in Agriculture

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Agriculture degree or diploma

Job description

Overview

Richardson International has a long history of investment in Canadian agriculture. With over 165 years of experience and more than 3,500 employees across Canada, the US, the UK, and Europe, Richardson is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing and is among Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Richardson Pioneer, a division of Richardson International, is Canada’s leading agribusiness, supporting farmers through agronomic services, crop inputs, crop purchases, and efficient markets via Western Canada’s high-throughput Ag Business Centres.

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 Stirling, AB Ag Business Centres.

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, 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.