Field Crop Protection R&D Intern

gl; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Hands-on internship experience

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Syngenta Canada seeks a Crop Protection Development Assistant Intern in Red Deer, AB to work with our research team on a small-plot program focusing on wheat, barley, canola, and pulses in Western Canada. This Emerging Talent internship provides hands-on experience and exposure to day-to-day operations while applying academic knowledge.

Duration: May 2027 – August 2027. You will learn data collection, field testing, and agronomic techniques, with a focus on safety and collaboration in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing post-secondary education; preference for Agriculture.
• Class 5 license minimum.
• Comfortable wearing a respirator and working outdoors.
• Ability to repetitively lift 20 lbs. and work outdoors for long periods.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to field trials.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience to understand crop production requirements for key crops.
• Assist agronomic training including crop staging and pest identification.
• Operate small research equipment safely and handle chemicals.
• Support data collection and adherence to written protocols.
• Initiate trials and field testing of experimental products under development.
• Support site maintenance and trial coordination.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing post-secondary education (prefer Agriculture)

Job description

Syngenta Canada seeks a Crop Protection Development Assistant Intern in Red Deer, AB to work with our research team on a small-plot program focusing on wheat, barley, canola, and pulses in Western Canada. This Emerging Talent internship provides hands-on experience and exposure to day-to-day operations while applying academic knowledge.

Duration: May 2027 – August 2027. You will learn data collection, field testing, and agronomic techniques, with a focus on safety and collaboration in a dynamic