Summer Student - Richardson Farms

Job summary

The summer student will be responsible for field management tasks such as seeding, spraying, and harvesting at the Richardson Kelburn Farm. Additionally, they will assist with data collection, equipment maintenance, and coordinating public tours.

Job details

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 4000 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 icon to apply online by October 2, 2026. Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The summer student will be responsible for field management tasks such as seeding, spraying, and harvesting at the Richardson Kelburn Farm. Additionally, they will assist with data collection, equipment maintenance, and coordinating public tours.

Requirements

Candidates should be ambitious, organized, and capable of operating field equipment. An agriculture background or enrollment in an Agriculture Degree or Diploma program is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Training • Career development opportunities

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Field management
• Seeding
• Spraying
• Harvesting
• Data collection
• Record keeping
• Equipment maintenance
• Public relations
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Agronomy
• Disease management
• Fertility management
• Soil management
• Water management
• Crop protection

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Science & Research
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage