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Agribusiness Student - Alberta

Lavoy, AB
On-site
Posted Aug 28, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Nov 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The student will assist with crop input retail activities, including scouting crops for pests and performing soil and tissue testing. They will also support the efficient operation of Ag Business Centres by assisting with grain handling and providing customer service to farmers.

Job details

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 November 2, 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be students or graduates of an agriculture degree or diploma program with a focus on agronomy, plant science, or soil science. A valid driver's licence is required, along with strong communication skills and a self-motivated attitude.