Posted 5 days ago
Agribusiness Student - Alberta
@ Richardson International Limited
Stirling, Alberta
Overview
Richardson International is hiring an Agribusiness Summer Student at its Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centres across Alberta. The work covers crop input retail, crop scouting, soil and tissue testing, grain purchasing and shipping, and customer service to farm clients. Applicants need an agriculture-related degree or diploma in agronomy, plant science or soil science, and a valid driver's licence is required.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with crop input retail activities
- Scout crops for weeds, disease and insects
- Soil and tissue testing
- Assist with purchase, storage and shipping of grain
- Operate equipment safely and efficiently
Requirements summary:
- Student or graduate in agronomy, plant science or soil science
- Valid driver's licence required
- Strong interest and knowledge of agriculture
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly self-motivated, organized and detail oriented
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Agriculture & natural resources |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, Racialized people, People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Agronomy, Plant Science, Soil Science, Agriculture |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Richardson International Limited
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Full company description
Richardson International is Canada’s largest agribusiness. Based in Winnipeg, Richardson has over 2,900 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. Richardson is a worldwide handler and merchandiser of all major Canadian-grown grains and oilseeds and a vertically integrated processor and manufacturer of oats and canola-based products. Richardson offers a world of expertise in grain handling, merchandising, logistics, and crop inputs sales as well as oilseed processing, milling, and food product development. Established in 1857, Richardson has been serving farmers and promoting Canadian agriculture for more than 160 years. Today, the Richardson name continues to be synonymous with quality and integrity. Our focus remains on supporting our producers, nurturing strong business relationships with our customers and suppliers, and caring for the communities in which we live and work. Richardson International is a subsidiary of James Richardson & Sons, Limited.
- LinkedIn followers
- 29,957
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,077
- Reported office locations
- 2800 One Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0X8, CA
- Business categories
- Consumer Goods
- Packaging Services
- Agriculture
- Supply Chain Management
- Food and Beverage
- Manufacturing
- Food Processing
- Other recorded names
- Richardson International
- Specialties
- canola oil processing
- food service packaging
- milling
- oat milling
- food and ingredients
- food products
- grain handling
- merchandising
- crop inputs
- canola crushing
- oilseed processing
- global agribusiness
- retail
- ingredients
- sales
- quality assurance
- food safety
- food science
- accounting
- finance
- trade
- international business
- logistics
- supply chain
- agronomics
- agriculture
- and agronomy
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 3,496,381
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Richardson International is Canada’s largest agribusiness. Based in Winnipeg, Richardson has over 2,900 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. Richardson is a worldwide handler and merchandiser of all major Canadian-grown grains and oilseeds and a vertically integrated processor and manufacturer of oats and canola-based products. Richardson offers a world of expertise in grain handling, merchandising…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1857 |
| Specialties | canola oil processingfood service packagingmillingoat millingfood and ingredientsfood productsgrain handlingmerchandisingcrop inputscanola crushing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 74 |
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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 4,000 employees across Canada, the US, the UK, 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 opportunities for Agribusiness Summer Students at Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centres across Alberta. Summer Students are responsible for providing support to our teams at Richardson Pioneer and for supporting the efficient and profitable operation of our Ag Business Centres.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with crop input retail activities
- Scout crops for weeds, disease and insects
- Soil & tissue testing
- Assist with the purchase, storage and shipping of grain
- Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Provide excellent customer service to our farm customers
Qualifications:
- Strong interest and knowledge of Agriculture
- Highly self-motivated, organized and detail oriented
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Students or graduates of an Agriculture degree or diploma program focusing on Agronomy, Plant Science or Soil Science
- A valid driver's licence is required
- Agriculture background is considered an asset but not required
Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, training and career development opportunities.
Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by December 18, 2026. *Please indicate location(s) of interest on your resume.
Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.
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