Crop Protection R&D Intern — Field Trials

Syngenta Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Syngenta Canada is seeking a Crop Protection Development Assistant Intern in Calgary, AB to work with our R&D team on a small-plot program focused on wheat, barley, canola and pulse crops in Western Canada.

This Emerging Talent internship provides hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day operations, and an opportunity to apply academic knowledge while developing professional skills from May 2027 to August 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing post-secondary education; preference given to Agriculture.
• Class 5 license minimum.
• Comfortable wearing a respirator and working mainly outdoors.
• Ability to repetitively lift 20 lbs. outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience conducting small-plot research on key crops.
• Agronomic training for crop staging and pest identification.
• Safe operation of small research equipment and chemicals.
• Initiating trials and field testing of experimental products.
• Data collection and adherence to written protocols.
• Monitoring and managing site maintenance and activities.

Skills

Positive attitude

Eagerness to learn

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Education

Post-secondary education in Agriculture

Job description

Syngenta Canada is seeking a Crop Protection Development Assistant Intern in Calgary, AB to work with our R&D team on a small-plot program focused on wheat, barley, canola and pulse crops in Western Canada.

This Emerging Talent internship provides hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day operations, and an opportunity to apply academic knowledge while developing professional skills from May 2027 to August 2027.