Summer Student - Richardson Farms

Richardson International; Richardson; On-site; CAD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson International invites applicants for a Summer Student position at Richardson Farms Bennett Farm. The role includes field work such as seeding, spraying and harvesting, plus data collection and general farm duties at a 600‑acre development center.

Ideal candidates are ambitious, organized, and possess strong communication skills. Agriculture studies are an asset; experience with field equipment is required and an agriculture background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ambitious, organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to operate field equipment is required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Students or graduates of an Agriculture Degree or Diploma Program would be considered an asset.
• An agriculture background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Field management (seeding, spraying, harvesting)
• Data collection and record keeping
• Equipment maintenance
• Coordinating and conducting tours
• Public relations
• General farm duties

Skills

Field equipment operation

Communication skills

Organization / detail oriented

Education

Agriculture degree or diploma

Job description

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with more than 4000 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Summer Student - Richardson Farms at our Richardson Bennett Farm. Our Richardson Farm is a 600-acre Crop Development Center and demonstration farm that is dedicated to practical research and demonstration projects related to emerging agricultural technology with the areas of focus being agronomy, disease management, fertility, soil & water management, crop protection and seed varieties.

Responsibilities

• Field management (seeding, spraying, harvesting)
• Data collection and record keeping
• Equipment maintenance
• Coordinating and conducting tours
• Public relations
• General farm duties

Qualifications

• Ambitious, organized and detail oriented
• Ability to operate field equipment is required
• Strong communication, interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Students or graduates of an Agriculture Degree or Diploma Program would be considered an asset
• An agriculture background is preferred

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary and training and career development opportunities.

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.