Job Code: R11743

Job Description:

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 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 over 3,000 employees across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities.  

Richardson Pioneer, a division of Richardson International, is Canada’s leading agribusiness.  Richardson Pioneer supports Canadian farmers throughout the growing season – providing agronomic services and advice, selling crop inputs, buying their crops at harvest and selling them to markets around the world through the most efficient network of high throughput Ag Business Centres in Western Canada.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility.  We currently have an opportunity for an Agribusiness Trainee at our Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre located in Maple Creek, SK.

AGRIBUSINESS TRAINEE

As an Agribusiness Trainee you will have the opportunity to take part in a one-year development program with exposure to major areas within agribusiness and agronomy. This one-year program is designed to help Agribusiness Trainee’s identify their specific career path in Agronomy, Agribusiness, Grain Sales and Marketing, Crop Inputs or Operations.

You will gain hands on experience in:

Crop Inputs

• Agronomy
• Grain Handling, Grading and Blending
• Grain Marketing and Sales
• Operations Management

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an Agriculture or Business degree or diploma program
• Interested in a career in Agronomy, Agribusiness, Crop Input Sales or Grain Marketing
• Safety focused, organized and detail oriented
• Excelled communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of initiative with the ability to work as a team

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.

Interested candidates should click the Apply to this Position icon to apply online by May 14, 2024

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