Agribusiness Student - Saskatchewan

Richardson International; Saskatchewan; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Richardson International is hiring Agribusiness Summer Students for Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centres across Saskatchewan. Students will support our teams and help keep operations efficient and profitable throughout the season.

Responsibilities include assisting with crop input retail activities, scouting crops for weeds and pests, conducting soil and tissue tests, helping with grain purchase, storage, and shipping, and operating equipment safely while delivering excellent customer service

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.

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

Agriculture knowledge

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Education

Agriculture degree or diploma (Agronomy/Plant Science/Soil Science)

Job description

opportunities for Agribusiness Summer Students at Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centres across Saskatchewan. 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, training and career development opportunities.