Crop Protection R&D Intern: Field Trials & Data

Syngenta Group; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Professional development

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Syngenta Canada is seeking a Crop Protection Development Assistant Intern in Portage la Prairie, MB. Join our Emerging Talent Program to gain hands-on experience in a small-plot research program focused on wheat, barley, canola, and pulse crops in Western Canada.

Duration: May 2027 – August 2027. You will work with our research team, learn data collection, agronomic training, and safe operation of small equipment while developing professional skills.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and excitement for learning.
• Currently pursuing post-secondary education; preference given to Agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience to confidently understand crop production requirements in key crops.
• Agronomic training to identify crop staging and pest identification (weeds, insects, and diseases).
• Knowledge of the safe operation of small research equipment and the use of chemicals.
• Understanding of data requirements and methodology that go into Product Development.
• Leadership, teamwork, and time management skills.
• Operation of small agricultural farm equipment, such as tractors and planters.
• Initiating trials and field testing of experimental products under development.
• Data collection and adherence to written protocols.
• Monitoring and managing site maintenance and activities.

Skills

Positive attitude

Education

Post-secondary education underway (Agriculture preferred)

Job description

Syngenta Canada is seeking a Crop Protection Development Assistant Intern in Portage la Prairie, MB. Join our Emerging Talent Program to gain hands-on experience in a small-plot research program focused on wheat, barley, canola, and pulse crops in Western Canada.

Duration: May 2027 – August 2027. You will work with our research team, learn data collection, agronomic training, and safe operation of small equipment while developing professional skills.