Agribusiness Student - Saskatchewan

Richardson International Limited; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Richardson Pioneer is offering Agribusiness Summer Student opportunities across Saskatchewan. Summer Students support our teams at Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centres and help ensure efficient, profitable operations.

Responsibilities include assisting crop input activities, field scouting, soil testing, grain handling, and delivering excellent customer service to farm customers; ideal for students or graduates in Agriculture.

Qualifications

• Interest in agriculture and farm activities.
• Highly self-motivated, organized and detail oriented.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Students or graduates of an Agriculture degree or diploma program.

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

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Agriculture degree or diploma

Job description

Company 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 4000 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.

Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep-rooted grower relationships spanning over 165 years. Our journey has seen our business expand and innovate, allowing us to supply quality food products and ingredients to markets near and far. We are always improving our facilities, processes, and products to continue to deliver on our commitment to excellence. Across borders, our network collaborates to fuel our ongoing growth. Join our growing team and set a strong foundation for a career full of exciting possibilities.

Internship Opportunity

We currently have 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

Compensation Package

• competitive salary
• training
• career development opportunities

Diversity Commitment

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

Application Deadline

by November 2, 2026.