Summer Intern- Ag Retail

Crop Management; Camrose; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Crop Management Network Inc. invites students to join our Summer Intern Program for 2027 across ten CMN locations in Alberta, including Camrose.

This four-month, full-time internship offers hands-on experience in ag retail operations, customer service, agronomy, and field trials. You'll support Account Managers and the Lead Field Agronomist, scout fields, assist with field days, and help move product in a safety-conscious warehouse.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an agricultural or related program.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible schedule, including Saturdays and overtime during busy seasons.

Responsibilities

• Support ag retail operations and customer service across CMN locations.
• Assist with blending fertilizer and inventory control processes.
• Unload materials from delivery trucks and operate a forklift safely.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Time management

Education

Current enrollment in agricultural program

Tools

Forklift

Tractor operation

Job description

SUMMER INTERN 2027

Locations: All 10 CMN locations are hiring: Camrose, Edberg, Stettler, Daysland, Castor, Holden, Vegreville, Fort Saskatchewan, Onoway, and Mayerthorpe

Job type: Full-time, seasonal (4 months)

Dates: May 1, 2027 to August 31, 2027

Apply by: February 15, 2027

ABOUT CROP MANAGEMENT NETWORK INC.

Crop Management Network Inc. (CMN) is Alberta's largest independent, employee-owned agricultural retailer. From 10 retail locations across central Alberta, we supply customers with crop inputs, agronomic expertise, and advice they can rely on.

Everything we do is aimed at helping farmers get more out of every acre:

• Agronomy and crop inputs: Seed, fertilizer, and crop protection, backed by agronomic advice tailored to Alberta farms and grounded in the latest research.
• Operations and logistics: We invest in our facilities to blend efficiently, and our integrated Crop Management Logistics team are logistics experts at getting product on farm.
• Customer service: We build lasting relationships with growers through personalized service and solutions that fit their goals.

CMN is locally owned and employee-owned. That keeps us invested in our customers' success, in the communities we serve, and in giving our people room to grow their careers.

THE SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM

We are committed to giving students the opportunity to put their education into practice. Our four-month Summer Intern Program gives you a broad scope of experience and insight into the agricultural industry.

You will work on the operational and customer service side of an ag retailer, gain firsthand knowledge of local agronomic trends and findings, support our Account Managers and Technical Agronomist, and get involved in the sales process of our business. This range of experience builds skills that will help you choose your career focus after you finish your education.

WHY WORK WITH CMN THIS SUMMER

• See the whole business: In four months you will work across retail operations, customer service, agronomy, and sales.
• Learn from experienced people: You will work side by side with our Account Managers and Lead Field Agronomist.
• Do real agronomy: You will scout customer fields, help with field trials and field days, and present local findings to the Account Manager team.
• Scout in a CMN truck: A company truck is provided for the summer for field scouting.
• Build your safety training: You will complete First Aid, WHMIS, TDG, and forklift training.
• Join an employee-owned company: We are locally owned and invested in helping our people grow their careers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Ag retail operations and customer service

• Keep the yard, equipment, and all buildings clean and free of hazards.
• Prepare and complete orders for delivery, transfer, or pickup.
• Assist with blending fertilizer and follow inventory control processes.
• Unload materials and product from delivery trucks safely and promptly, and place them properly in the warehouse and yard.
• Safely operate a forklift to move, unload, and load product.
• Deliver a high level of customer service.
• Follow CMN's Health, Safety, and Environment policies and procedures.

Agronomy and the CMN Intern Program

• Regularly scout customer fields and record weed, insect, disease, and other observations.
• Document field findings
• Work with Account Managers to analyze field observations and review product and service plans that fit growers' needs.
• Assist the CMN Trial Committee with field days and ongoing monitoring of plots.
• Work with our Lead Field Agronomist to drive CMN agronomy initiatives, communicate innovative products, and present local findings to the Account Manager team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: currently enrolled in an agricultural program, business program, or other education related to working in the agricultural industry.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence; 3 years of driving experience required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Self-driven and able to coordinate your own daily activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible schedule, including Saturdays and overtime during busy seasons.
• Ability to operate a forklift and tractor (training provided).
• Comfortable using applicable computer systems.
• Able to complete a criminal background check and driver's abstract, as required by company policy.
• Willing to complete First Aid, WHMIS, TDG, and forklift training.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Longer hours in the spring to meet the demands of seeding season.
• Outdoor and physical work in all weather, including lifting up to 50 lb.
• A CMN truck is provided for the summer for field scouting.

Crop Management Network Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. If you need an accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, contact [e-mail].