Excellence in Ag Students

Avenue.io Inc.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships

Paid internships

Signing bonus upon employment

Job summary

Federated Co-operatives Limited is offering the Excellence in Ag Program to support students pursuing agriculture degrees. The program provides scholarships with installments totaling up to CAD 16,000 and paid internships in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, or Alberta.

Successful graduates may join the Agro Team with opportunities for full-time employment, including a signing bonus. You will train with a local Co-op, learn retail agronomy, and engage with the Ag Solutions Team on seed, crop protection,

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a diploma or degree program in agriculture at an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Candidates should be registered or eligible for registration with the provincial Institute of Agrology.
• Public speaking skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Complete training plans to understand the retail business and provide agronomic guidance.
• Participate in field activities such as scouting and soil test recommendations.
• Work with grower customers to expand awareness of Co-op agronomic services and product lines.
• Learn AgZone to provide insights on product forecasting and sales targets.
• Support the retail team with marketing programs and resolving product issues promptly.
• Perform duties in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills

Public speaking

Enrolled in agriculture program

Registration eligibility with Agrology

Education

Diploma or degree in agriculture

Job description

Federated Co-operatives Limited,and the Co-operative Retailing System(CRS)are helping tomorrow’sagricultureleaders get a head start on their careers. The Excellence in Ag Program is a unique scholarship and internship opportunity that helps finance a student’s education, provide valuable field experience, and build their professional career in the agribusiness industry.Students studying agriculture at an accredited institution willentertheprogram every year.

This year, we are looking for new students to join the Excellent in Ag Program.Herearethe benefits of applying for the Excellence in Ag Program:

• Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded in installments of $2000–$4000 annually up to a maximum of $16,000 towards an applicable degree and completion of the program.
• Internships: Paid internships will be available for up to three years in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, or Alberta. During this internship, students will be fully integrated into the Agro Team at alocalco-operative.
• Employment:Upon successful completion of post-secondary education, students have the opportunity for full-time employment — including a signing bonus — at alocalco-operative.

Who we are:

Asa co-operative,we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communitiesand investing in sustainable growth. Our work is guided by our values of integrity, excellence and responsibility and driven by our vision of building sustainable communities together.Tolearn more about who we are,visit www.co-op.crs.

Whatyou’lldo:

TheExcellence in Ag Student is critical to a local Co-op in the CRS. You will work with a local Co-op and will learn howa retailfunctions.You will get the opportunity to work with the entire Ag Solutions Team (Seed, Crop Protection, Ag Equipment,Fertilizerand Feed).

• Complete training plans to understand the retail businesswhile providingtimely,andaccurateagronomic information and guidance on seed choices, weed, disease, and insect management, and crop nutrition to our grower customers.
• Participate in field activities such as scouting, soil test recommendations,developcropplansandcapturein-field data managementworking withgrower customers to develop cropping and crop nutrition plans.
• Work with current and prospective grower customers to expand awareness of Co-op agronomic services and product lines as well as coordinate and deliver content at grower meetings or field tours.
• Adopt and become proficient inAgZone,which is Co-op Agro digital ag platformtoprovideinsight to your Co-op Agro team on product forecasting and sales targetsto meet or exceed sales and margin targets.
• Work with your retail team to develop and deliver marketing programs, manage manufacturer programs, anddetermineissues in product performance,facilitatingresolution of product performance inquiries within the shortest possibletime frame.
• Perform your dutiesin accordance withHealth and Safety guidelines.

Why it matters:

Our Agro team helps to feed and grow Western Canadian communities by sourcing and distributing products and services to local Co-ops in the feed, cropsuppliesand fertilizer businesses.

Who you are:

Youare looking for a career inAgricultureand:

• Youmust be entering or already enrolled in a diploma or degree program in agricultureat an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Candidates should be registered, or eligible for registration, with the respective provincial Professional Institute of Agrology.
• Youhave the ability towork both independently and as a member of a highly motivated team.
• You must be creative and resourceful; strong public speaking skills are an asset.

ApplicationRequirements:

Please note if youfail toattach all the required components of the application you may not be considered:

• Resume
• Proof of enrolment in a post-secondary institution or conditional letter of acceptance
• You must be entering or already enrolled in a diploma or degree program at an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Transcript of academic record
• This can be providedat a later datefor studentsentering intotheir first year ofpost secondaryeducation.
• Two letters of reference from a teacher, principal, guidance counselor,supervisoror mentor (with at least one being from a work supervisor).
• 500-word essay or video on one of the following options:
• Co-operatives and their impact on local communities
• The future of agriculture in Western Canada
• The best coach or teacher you have had and what made them a great leader or mentor

Timelines:

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply byNovember15,2026.Wewill begintointerview selected students bymidto end ofNovember2026.Each application will be reviewed by a selection committee.We thank all candidates for theirinterest,howeveronly those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you require support to apply for this opportunity, please contact us at [e-mail].

We are committed to providing reasonableaccommodationsthroughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience.If you requirean accommodationduring the recruitment process, we invite you tosubmityour requests to us [e-mail] information received will be kept confidential.

Pleasenoteyou maybe requiredto undergo a background check and substance testin accordance withFCLand local Co-oppolicies. #IND-DNI

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion.We’reworking to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team memberbrings their whole selfto work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fullyparticipateduring the recruitment process.