Crop Protection R&D Intern – Field Trials

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

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of collaboration

Professional development

Competitive wages

Job summary

Syngenta Canada is seeking a Crop Protection Development Intern in Red Deer, AB, to join our Emerging Talent Program. You will work with our research team on a small-plot program for wheat, barley, canola, and pulse crops in Western Canada.

You will gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day operations, and apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing professional skills. Duration: May 2027 – August 2027.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Enrolment in post-secondary education, preferably in Agriculture.
• Must hold a Class 5 license or higher.
• Comfort with respirator use and outdoor work for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and perform outdoor field tasks.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in crop production requirements for key crops.
• Receive agronomic training for crop staging, pests, and diseases.
• Operate small research equipment safely and follow protocols.
• Contribute to data collection and product development processes.
• Work with the team on field trials and site maintenance.

Skills

Positive attitude

Respirator use

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education

Class 5 license

Farm experience (preferred)

Job description

Syngenta Canada is seeking a Crop Protection Development Intern in Red Deer, AB, to join our Emerging Talent Program. You will work with our research team on a small-plot program for wheat, barley, canola, and pulse crops in Western Canada.

You will gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day operations, and apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing professional skills. Duration: May 2027 – August 2027.