Crop Inputs Retail Summer Internship

Job Description

Cargill: Nourishing the World

Cargill is a family-owned company with a global reach, dedicated to nourishing the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. They provide essential products, including food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products, connecting farmers to markets and customers to ingredients. With 160,000 colleagues across 70 countries, Cargill touches billions of lives daily.

Crop Inputs Retail Summer Internship

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in retail sales, agronomy, operations, and grain within the agricultural sector. It provides an excellent entry point for future career opportunities within Cargill.

Responsibilities:

• Agronomy: Learn about weed and crop disease identification, stage growth analysis, plant population assessments, insect problem detection, nutrient deficiencies, and soil issues. Assist the Agronomy and Sales team in planning and executing customer events. Contribute to setting up customer demonstration trials.
• Operations/Grain: Gain knowledge about grain elevator operations, including loading and unloading rail cars, grain movement, maintenance, and general day-to-day duties.
• Retail Sales: Assist with receiving and shipping crop input merchandise, familiarize yourself with fertilizers and pesticide products and services. Receive training on various chemicals and fertilizers to provide recommendations and solutions to customer needs.

Benefits:

• Paid Internship: A minimum of 16 weeks with hourly pay.
• Housing Assistance: Relocation reimbursement is available to qualifying candidates based on mileage.
• Vehicle and Technology: A company vehicle, cell phone, and other necessary technology will be provided.
• Learning and Development: Access to comprehensive learning resources, volunteer and community outreach opportunities, and events focused on leadership development, networking, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Career Advancement: High-performing interns with a strong desire to learn may be considered for full-time positions or internships in future years.
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Program: Cargill provides support for employee mental health and well-being.
• Digital Learning Library: Access to a wide range of digital learning resources.
• Networking: Opportunity to connect with mentors, colleagues, and other interns through a global network.
• Diverse and Inclusive Culture: Cargill fosters a vibrant global community that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job Locations:

• Alberta: Beiseker, Carseland, Equity, Fairview, McLennan, Rycroft, Vermilion
• Saskatchewan: Balcarres, Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Kindersley Rosetown, Unity
• Manitoba: Dauphin, Elva, Winkler

Requirements:

• 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 from May to August 2025.
• Possess a valid Canadian driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to work in diverse environmental conditions, including exposure to sun, wind, rain, pollen, dust, and insects.
• Comfortable working independently and with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada for Cargill.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Agricultural Business, Agronomy, Plant Science, or Soils Science.
• Prior experience in agriculture, sales, or scouting.
• Geographically flexible and willing to relocate.

Application Process:

Applicants must complete Cargill’s online application prior to interviewing. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so apply as soon as possible.