Agribusiness Student - Manitoba

Richardson International; Letellier; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agribusiness company in Manitoba is seeking Agribusiness Summer Students to support their teams across Ag Business Centres. Responsibilities include assisting with crop input retail activities, scouting crops, conducting soil testing, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in agriculture and is pursuing or has completed an Agriculture degree or diploma program. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong interest and knowledge of Agriculture.
• Highly self-motivated and organized.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with crop input retail activities.
• Scout crops for weeds, disease and insects.
• Perform soil & tissue testing.
• Assist with purchase, storage and shipping of grain.
• Operate equipment safely.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Interest in Agriculture

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Detail-oriented

Education

Agriculture degree or diploma in Agronomy, Plant Science or Soil Science

Job description

Overview

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 with over 3500 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. We currently have opportunities for Agribusiness Summer Students at Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centres across Manitoba. Summer Students are responsible for providing support to our teams at Richardson Pioneer and for supporting the efficient and profitable operation of our 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, pension, training and career development opportunities.

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by October 31, 2025. Please indicate location(s) of interest on your resume.

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