Intern

Vylor; Calgary; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Vylor Inc. invites motivated students to join our Calgary and Edmonton region teams for an on-site internship focused on agronomy trials and data collection.

You will work closely with sales, marketing and growers, supporting on-farm trials and sales-related projects while developing practical skills in field science and product evaluation. You will gain experience in time management, project coordination and independent decision-making.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in agriculture or related field.
• Preference given to those who have completed their first year of education.

Responsibilities

• Build interpersonal and communication skills while working with sales, marketing and customers.
• Assist in on-farm agronomy trials and sales-related projects with the Sales team and Pioneer professionals.
• Collect and log data from field trials to enhance product characterization and agronomic practice evaluation.
• Manage time and priorities independently to meet goals.
• Develop project management skills by executing a strategic business project for the Pioneer commercial team.
• Attend and assist with educational meetings for growers through the season.
• Safely operate company vehicle while traveling extensively in the assigned area.

Skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer aptitude

Education

Pursuing degree in agriculture or related field (Agronomy, Plant Science, Biological Science, Seed Science, Environmental Studies or Business)

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

Location

One intern will be hired for each of the following territories:

• North Central Alberta - Edmonton
• South Central Alberta - Calgary

What You'll Do

• Build interpersonal and communication skills while working closely with sales, marketing and customers.
• Interact closely with Sales team, Pioneer sales professionals and customers to assist in the implementation of on-farm agronomy trials and other sales-related projects.
• Collect and log data from field trials to enhance product characterization and evaluation of agronomic practices and inputs. Monitor sites for disease and pest infestations and produce appropriate reports of observations and collect samples for analysis.
• Gain experience in independently managing your time and priorities and make decisions to meet your goals.
• Develop project management skills by executing on a strategic business project to support the Pioneer commercial team.
• Attend and assist with educational meetings for growers through the season.
• Safe operation of company vehicle while travelling extensively in the assigned area.

Education and Experience:

Applicant should be pursuing a degree in agriculture or related field, e.g. Agronomy, Plant Science, Biological Science, Seed Science, Environmental Studies or Business. Preference given those who have completed their first year of education.

Competencies:

Individual must display a high degree of self-motivation and self-initiative and ability to work well with others. Must be able to manage time and priorities effectively. Good communication and interpersonal skills are required. Computer aptitude is essential. Valid driver's license and good driving record required.