Summer Student - Richardson Farms


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Job Title: Summer Student - Richardson Farms
Location: Howden, MB, Prairies Canada, Canada

Company: Richardson International Limited
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Commodities and Trading
Career Type: Farm & Ranch Operations/Herdsperson/On Farm
Job Type: Internship/Summer Work Experience
Salary: Competitive
Job Description:

Job Code: R12971

 

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 3,000 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 Kelburn Farm.  Our Richardson Farm is a 700-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.

 

Interested candidates should click the APPLY TO THIS POSITION icon to apply online by November 15, 2024.

 

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

To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITION
Job Post Date: 10/18/24
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