Ag Summer Student

Join our Team and see how Gardenland Co-op does business differently!

At Gardenland Co‑op, you’re part of a community‑driven cooperative rooted in the Pembina Valley—where success is shared with the very people who call this place home. Powered by local ownership, local decision‑making, and local impact, your work here goes beyond a job. It’s a career with purpose, and a place to truly belong.

Gardenland Co-op serves communities in South-Central Manitoba, including Winkler, Morden, Lowe Farm, Plum Coulee, Rosenort and St. Joseph.

The Position(s)

Summer Student positions are available at 3 of our Ag locations: St. Joseph Ag Site near St. Joseph MB, Rosetown Ag Site in Rosetown, MB and Lowe Farm Ag Site in Lowe Farm, MB.

Term: May-August 2027. This position is eligible for Co-op’s student development program, which includes the potential of tuition rebate.

Core Function

The Summer Student will provide routine support and knowledge of agronomic products to local co-op customers and will perform routine farm customer service responsibilities, including field scouting, agronomic troubleshooting, crop planning, fertility, and crop protection recommendations. The Summer Student will assist with yard work, and basic maintenance and other duties as assigned.

The Summer Student will live the Co-op Brand and strive to achieve and maintain positive and healthy relationships with co-workers and customers.

Important to understand: This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being outdoors and working in agriculture. Summer Students will spend much of their day scouting fields, monitoring crop conditions, and collecting field data. The work can involve long hours, exposure to dust, mud, insects, and varying weather conditions, as well as extended workdays during busy periods.

Responsibilities & Duties

The Summer Student will be provided supervision and guidance. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Living the Brand

1. To consistently represent the Co-op Brand; to know, understand and live Gardenland Co-op’s vision, mission, and values.

2. To be a Co-op ambassador by understanding the Cooperative Retailing System and have a proficient understanding of the cooperative’s lifetime membership benefits.

3. Consistently deliver exceptional service to all stakeholders.

Agronomy

1. Provide information and advice on seed, weeds, disease, and insect control to growers.

2. Provide field scouting as requested and report findings to producers.

3. Analyze soil sample reports and provide recommendations to growers.

4. Assist in all areas of the operation, including blending fertilizer and manually loading product.

Purchasing, Sales, Marketing

1. Learn the strategy for pricing, price checks, sales and inventory management of crop protection products by working with the Agro Manager and FCL Crop Supplies Sales Coordinator.

2. Participate in and support the Co-op Retailing System Programs.

3. As directed, post social media content or provide suggestions to marketing for social media posts.

4. Participate in meetings and tours for growers, utilizing supplier support, to enhance Co-op Agro awareness, credibility and involvement with key growers.

5. Promote finance programs, FCC and other Co-op approved programs.

Administration

1. Be responsible for safe handling, receiving and storage of crop protection products.

2. Maintain the Chemical Warehouse to CPI standards, including the audit process.

3. Ensure claims are written and submitted as per department procedure.

4. Be responsible for entering weekly records in the CRM program, if applicable.

Personal Development

1. Attend training seminars.

2. Attend supplier and research information day/tours where possible.

3. Pursue the CCA designation (if applicable).

Qualifications

1. Student in a Degree or diploma program in agriculture; preference given to agronomy or agri-business.

2. Valid class 5 license with a good driving record.

3. Experience in agriculture preferred, however we are willing to train the right candidate.

4. Solid understanding of agribusiness, sales, and agronomy.

5. Important to understand: This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being outdoors and working in agriculture. Summer Students will spend much of their day scouting fields, monitoring crop conditions, and collecting field data. The work can involve long hours, exposure to dust, mud, insects, and varying weather conditions, as well as extended workdays during busy periods.

Gardenland Co-op offers a competitive salary, on-going professional development, and excellent opportunities for career advancement.

Gardenland Co-op employs people who are as diverse as the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

How to apply:

Applications for this position will be accepted until December 18, 2026.

• Emailed resumes will not be accepted.

• Applications submitted after the deadline may be declined.

We thank all applicants; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.