About the role#
Join us for a summer term to gain hands-on experience in the agriculture industry. This role supports our local crop inputs team during the busy growing season. You will work alongside sales, agronomy, and operations professionals to support daily site activities while learning about our products and services. This position is designed for students interested in a future career in agriculture.
What you'll do#
- Support daily operations at the crop inputs location.
- Receive, organize, prepare, and ship seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products.
- Manage product inventory and warehouse organization.
- Assist with customer orders and provide service.
- Participate in crop scouting, including weed and pest identification, field observations, and crop staging.
- Help with field demonstrations, plots, and grower events.
- Maintain records and handle basic administrative tasks.
- Follow safety training and operating procedures.
- Collaborate with team members across sales and operations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college, polytechnic, or university, with plans to return to studies after the summer.
- Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
- Ability to work throughout the summer season, including periods of high business activity.
- Comfort working in outdoor conditions with exposure to sun, wind, rain, pollen, dust, and insects.
- Ability to perform physical labor associated with a retail crop inputs environment.
- Strong commitment to safety and effective teamwork.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- An interest in agriculture, agribusiness, agronomy, or sales is preferred.
- Previous experience in agriculture, farming, retail, or customer service is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: McLennan, Alberta, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May to August).
- Status: Full-time, temporary, and paid position.
About Cargill
Cargill is a food and beverage manufacturing company based in Wayzata, Minnesota. Founded in 1865, the firm operates in agricultural, commodity trading, and food ingredient sectors. It maintains a global presence with over 69,000 employees. The company manages supply chains to source and deliver products for food manufacturers and producers.
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