Agro Summer Student - 2027

Job summary

The student will assist the agronomist and sales team with crop planning, field trials, and fertility recommendations. They will also provide operational support and deliver customer service to local producers.

Job details

Ag Solutions Summer Student Ebenezer Crop Inputs This is a great opportunity for someone interested in agriculture to gain hands-on experience, spend time in the field, work alongside our Ag team, and build practical skills that connect directly to local producers and our communities. Who we are: Legacy Co-op is a dynamic retail Co-operative serving multiple communities throughout Parkland Saskatchewan. As a family-oriented employer, we offer competitive wages, a strong benefits package, and a superb pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, grow, and develop, and help foster a culture of teamwork and innovation. With over 80 years of history in our communities, we are proud to be a well-established and stable business rooted in Southeast Saskatchewan. What you’ll do: Working with our Agro Manager you will be responsible for delivering legendary service to make all guests of our Co-op feel “at home here” through: * Work with our agronomist and sales team while learning about crop planning, troubleshooting, fertility, and crop protection recommendations. * Build confidence working directly with customers, producers, and internal team members. * Assist with general inquiries, transactions, and daily operational support. * Support field trials and gain real-world exposure to crop production and agronomy work. * Take part in training and development opportunities, with potential to grow into future opportunities with the Riverbend Ag team. * Other duties as required. Who you are: You’re curious about agriculture, enjoy learning by doing, and are interested in building experience in a hands-on role. You also bring: * Current enrolment in post-secondary education in Agronomy, Ag Business, Plant Science, Soil Science, or a related program. * Previous agriculture experience is an asset, but a willingness to learn and get involved is just as important. * You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do. * You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives. Work Term May 1, 2027 – Sept 1, 2027 Apply By: Monday January 12th, 2027 @ 5 pm If you require assistance with your application, please contact Human Resources @ 306-783-0489

What you’ll do

The student will assist the agronomist and sales team with crop planning, field trials, and fertility recommendations. They will also provide operational support and deliver customer service to local producers.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program related to Agronomy, Ag Business, Plant Science, or Soil Science. A willingness to learn and previous agriculture experience are highly valued.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Benefits package
• Pension plan

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Agronomy
• Crop planning
• Troubleshooting
• Fertility management
• Crop protection
• Customer service
• Field trials
• Crop production
• Operational support
• Data collection
• Relationship building
• Communication
• Planning
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Training And Development
• Trustworthiness
• Honesty
• Curiosity
• Innovation
• Sales
• Willingness To Learn
• Teamwork
• Cooperation
• Soil Science
• Agriculture
• Plant Science
• Crop Production

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Retail
• Science & Research
• Summer Student
• Food / Agricultural Technician
• Agricultural Technicians

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