Crop Inputs Retail Summer Internship
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Job Description
About Cargill:
Cargill is a global food, agriculture, industrial, and financial services company with a purpose to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. They connect farmers to markets, customers to ingredients, and families to daily essentials. With 160,000 colleagues operating in 70 countries, Cargill produces essential products that touch billions of lives daily. They are a family company committed to providing a safe and supportive work environment.
Job Description: Crop Inputs Retail Summer Internship
This paid internship (minimum 16 weeks, May-August 2025) offers practical experience in retail sales, agronomy, and grain operations within Cargill’s crop inputs business. The program is designed to prepare interns for future career opportunities, not just a single summer role.
Responsibilities include:
• Agronomy: Identifying weeds, crop diseases, growth stages, plant populations, insect problems, nutrient deficiencies, and soil problems. Planning and executing customer events with the Agronomy and Sales team. Assisting with setting up customer demonstration trials. Receiving training and weekly meetings to discuss findings.
• Operations/Grain: Learning the operations of a grain elevator, including loading/unloading rail cars, grain movement, maintenance, and daily tasks.
• Retail Sales: Assisting with crop input retail activities, such as receiving and shipping merchandise. Familiarizing oneself with fertilizers and pesticides, providing product recommendations and solutions to customers. Training will be provided on the various chemicals and fertilizers sold.
Benefits and Perks:
• Paid internship (hourly rate).
• Housing assistance and relocation reimbursement (qualifying candidates).
• Vehicle, cell phone, and other necessary technology provided.
• Access to comprehensive learning resources and a digital learning library.
• Participation in volunteer and community outreach opportunities.
• Networking events with other interns and employees.
• Mentorship and support from university recruiting staff, mentors, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Access to Cargill’s mental health and wellbeing program.
• Opportunities to connect with Cargill’s vibrant global community and Business Resource Groups (BRGs).
• Potential for full-time employment after the internship.
Location: Internship positions are available across various locations in Alberta (Beiseker, Carseland, Equity, Fairview, McLennan, Rycroft), Saskatchewan (Kindersley, Rosetown, Unity), and Manitoba (Dauphin). However, availability may change as positions are filled.
Required Qualifications:
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or diploma from an accredited program, graduating between December 2025 and August 2027.
• Ability to complete a 16-week internship (May-August 2025).
• Valid Canadian driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions (sun, wind, rain, pollen, dust, insects).
• Ability to work with diverse individuals.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; comfortable working independently.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Agricultural Business, Agronomy, Plant Science, or Soil Science.
• Previous agriculture, sales, or scouting experience.
• Geographic flexibility and willingness to relocate.
