Seed Agronomic Intern

Syngenta Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of collaboration

Competitive wages

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Syngenta Canada seeks a Seeds Agronomic Assistant Intern in Ontario to work with our Seed Agronomist Team, delivering customer service and trial support to growers and retailers. This Emerging Talent Program role offers hands-on experience and exposure to day-to-day operations while applying academic knowledge to real-world challenges.

Duration: April 2027 - August 2027. You will gain practical field trial coordination experience and collaborate with sales, agronomy, and product teams to learn

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Science, Business, or a related field.
• G-class license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute commercial NK seed field trials and collect in-season data.
• Provide support to Agronomists in collaboration with the sales team within your territory.
• Support the delivery of superior customer service to growers and retailers.
• Gain valuable experience in agricultural practices, knowledge of our products, and direct interaction with grower and retail customers.

Skills

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture/Science/Business or related field

Job description

Syngenta Canada is a leader in agricultural innovation, supporting growers and customers across the country. Our 320-person team is deeply connected to Canadian agriculture, and with 84% of employees working remotely, we stay close to the communities we serve from coast to coast.

Job Description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture and play a role in safely feeding the world while caring for our planet.

Syngenta's Commercial Team is seeking a Seeds Agronomic Assistant Intern in Ontario. This internship role will work alongside our Seed Agronomist Team to provide outstanding customer service and support to growers and retailers.

As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing your professional skills.

Duration: April 2027 - August 2027

Accountabilities:

• Coordinate and execute commercial NK seed field trials and collect in-season data as required.
• Provide support to Agronomists in collaboration with the sales team within your territory.
• Support the delivery of superior customer service to growers and retailers.
• Gain valuable experience in agricultural practices, knowledge of our products, and direct interaction with grower and retail customers.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A positive attitude, excitement for learning, and passion for agriculture.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited university in Agriculture, Science, Business, or a related field.
• G-class license.
• Ability to lift a maximum weight of 50 lbs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience in research is considered an asset.
• Previous relevant summer experience is considered an asset; however, all experience levels and academic disciplines are welcome to apply.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
• Competitive wages
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems

The hourly salary for this position is CAD23.50 - 30.50. This range reflects market rates and is ultimately determined by several factors including the candidate’s skill, experience, and relevant education.

At Syngenta Canada, we put people first. Our culture is built on flexibility, trust, and wellbeing so you can do your best work and feel supported along the way. We're committed to ED&I and creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and able to thrive. We're also proud of our representation in Canada, with a 50/50 male/female employee split, 47% female people leaders, and 50% female representation on our Executive Leadership Team.

Syngenta Canada is recognized as a 2026 Alberta's Top Employer, a 2026 Excellence Awardee for Diversity & Inclusion, and Canadian HR Team of the Year.