Field Representative Student - Summer 2026

Cavendish Farms; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is looking for an Agri Student to join their operations in Lethbridge, Alberta for Summer 2026. This role involves working with a professional team dedicated to the potato processing business and offers opportunities for training and career development. The successful candidate will have the chance to enhance their skills and be a key part of the daily operations, providing necessary data and helping supervise staff. Mentorship and real responsibilities will be given from day one.

Benefits

Job-related training and development

Future growth opportunities

Mentorship from experts

Hands-on work experience

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or diploma in Agriculture.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to manage conflict and participate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Join a professional team focused on potato processing.
• Sample potato storages and evaluate operations.
• Provide timely data on potato quality.
• Assist with supervision of truck unloading and grading staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture or Technical Diploma in Agriculture

Job description

Job Description

We currently have exciting opportunities within our Cavendish Farms operations for Agri Student to join our Team in Lethbridge, Alberta for the Summer 2026 Work Term. Reporting to the Agriculture Manager, the successful candidate will be a results‑driven, self‑starter who is looking for opportunities to learn the processing potato business. This role offers great opportunity for visibility and career development.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of professionals dedicated to providing the best possible raw to our Lethbridge potato processing facility.
• Sample potato storages, evaluate seed cutting operations and planter accuracy.
• Visit grower fields as necessary obtaining samples as required.
• Participate in learning opportunities to enhance your extension skills.
• Provide timely data on potato quality.
• Participate with Production staff to determine their potato requirements for plant operations.
• Report food safety and quality issues to personnel with authority to initiate actions.
• Assist with the supervision of 10 hourly truck unloading and potato grading staff.
• Commitment to Quality System Policy.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture or Technical Diploma in Agriculture.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage conflict and participate in a team environment.
• A proven track record of being a self‑starter and taking initiative.
• Valid Class 5 license.

Why join us

• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development.
• Future growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies.
• Real responsibility, from day one.
• Mentorship from industry‑leading experts, including career development discussions.
• The ability to have your voice and ideas be heard.
• Hands‑on work term in our state‑of‑the‑art facilities alongside our world‑class professionals.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.