Agro Summer Students

Valleyview Co-op; Neepawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local cooperative in Neepawa, Canada is seeking individuals for summer roles focusing on agricultural responsibilities. The position involves field scouting for pests and diseases, soil testing, and managing reports. Applicants should have efficient organizational and strong communication skills, along with at least a Class 5 driver’s license. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a diploma or degree program in agriculture and can participate in a training program leading to full-time employment after graduation.

Qualifications

• Minimum Class 5 driver's license required.
• Students will follow a training plan for department manager training.
• Upon graduation, a full-time trainee for at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Field scouting for weeds, diseases, and insects.
• Filling out reports and contacting growers.
• Soil testing, fertilizer blending, and seed treating.

Skills

Efficient organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Agro background

Education

Year 1 of a 2-year diploma program or year 2 of a degree program

Job description

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently. As a co‑operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs

We are looking for:

An individual with the following qualifications:

• Efficient organizational skills;
• Minimum Class 5 driver’s license;
• Strong communication skills both written and oral;
• Ability to solve problems;
• Agro background an asset;
• Applications may be eligible for the Student Development Program
• Year 1 of a 2 year diploma program or year 2 of a degree program
• Students are hired for summer employment and follow a training plan in preparation for department manager training
• Upon graduation they return to complete the program as a full time trainee for a minimum of 2 years (or continuous CRS employment) at which point a percentage of the tuition could be reimbursed.

Duties would include field scouting for weeds, diseases and insects, filling out reports/contacting growers. Other duties may include but are not limited to: soil testing, fertilizer blending, seed treating, chemical shed shipping/receiving, attending grower events and other general agro‑related duties as assigned.

Apply online at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs or

contact us at [e-mail]

for more information.