Crop Inputs Retail Summer Internship

Job Description

About Cargill:

Cargill is a global food, agricultural, industrial, and financial services company with a purpose to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. As a family company, they provide essential products that touch billions of lives daily, connecting farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and families with daily essentials. With 160,000 colleagues in 70 countries, Cargill’s size and scale allow them to create a positive global impact.

Job Description: Crop Inputs Retail Summer Internship

This paid internship (minimum 16 weeks, May-August 2025) offers a valuable entry point into Cargill’s agricultural sector, providing exposure to retail sales, agronomy, and grain operations. Interns will gain practical experience across several key areas:

• Agronomy: Learn to identify various crop issues including weeds, diseases, growth stages, plant populations, insect problems, nutrient deficiencies, and soil problems. You will assist the Agronomy and Sales team in planning and executing customer events and setting up demonstration trials. Training will be provided by an experienced Agronomist, with weekly meetings to discuss findings.

• Operations/Grain: Gain hands-on experience with the daily operations of a grain elevator, including loading and unloading rail cars, grain movement, maintenance, and general duties.

• Retail Sales: Assist with crop input retail activities such as receiving and shipping merchandise. You’ll become familiar with fertilizers and pesticides, learning to provide product recommendations and solutions to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities:

Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, receiving training and guidance while contributing meaningfully to daily operations. Specific tasks include, but aren’t limited to, field work, customer interaction, data analysis, and participation in company events. A company vehicle, cell phone, and other necessary technology will be provided.

Program Features:

• Comprehensive Learning: Access to extensive learning resources to support personal and professional growth.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteer and community outreach programs.
• Networking: Events facilitating networking with other interns, co-ops, and Cargill leaders.
• Career Development: Potential for full-time employment or further internships following successful completion.

Benefits:

• Paid Internship: hourly pay for work hours.
• Housing Assistance and Relocation Reimbursement: Offered to qualifying candidates (based on mileage).
• Support Programs: Access to mental health and wellbeing programs and a digital learning library.

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 (May-August 2025).
• Valid Canadian driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to work in various outdoor conditions (sun, wind, rain, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of independent work.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Agricultural Business, Agronomy, Plant Science, or Soil Science.
• Prior agriculture experience (sales, scouting, etc.).
• Geographic flexibility and willingness to relocate.

Job Locations: Alberta (Beiseker, Carseland, Equity, Fairview, McLennan, Rycroft), Saskatchewan (North Battleford, Kindersley, Rosetown, Rowatt, Unity), Manitoba (Dauphin). (Note: Availability of specific locations may vary as positions are filled).