Engineer Co-op

Job Description

Cargill: Nourishing the World, Cultivating Careers

Cargill, a family-owned company with a global reach, is dedicated to nourishing the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. They provide essential food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products that touch billions of lives daily. Cargill connects farmers to markets, customers to ingredients, and families to essential products, all while fostering a culture of growth and development for their employees.

Engineer Co-op Program:

Cargill’s Engineer Co-op program offers students real-world experience, mentorship from industry experts, and the opportunity to see how their work directly impacts the world. The program is designed to prepare students for their future careers by equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to solve global challenges.

What you’ll do:

As an Engineer Co-op, you will gain valuable experience by working on a variety of projects, including:

• Improving plant efficiency: Analyze and address efficiency issues.
• Collaborating with contractors: Work alongside contractors on various projects.
• Enhancing energy efficiency: Contribute to process improvements focused on energy conservation.
• Strengthening reliability: Implement reliability principles and practices.
• Optimizing plant processes and equipment: Participate in upgrades and improvements to plant systems.

You’ll also have the chance to:

• Work with a diverse team: Collaborate with colleagues from different functional areas, including safety and environmental, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and operations.
• Communicate effectively: Interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds and language abilities.
• Learn about regulations: Gain an understanding of safety and environmental regulations and their implementation within company policies.
• Develop problem-solving skills: Manage people, processes, and resources to implement effective solutions.

Your Environment:

Cargill fosters a team-oriented, fast-paced, and hands-on environment. You’ll experience a culture that values employee engagement, inclusion, and innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your skills and gain hands-on experience working on various projects, from designing and upgrading current systems to reviewing and updating plant drawings.

Your Development:

Cargill provides comprehensive learning resources to support your development. You’ll have access to:

• Learning resources: Utilize digital learning libraries and other resources to expand your knowledge.
• Networking opportunities: Participate in events that encourage leadership development and connect you with other interns and co-ops across Canada.
• Volunteer opportunities: Get involved in community outreach initiatives.
• Career advancement: Demonstrate outstanding performance and you may be offered an internship, co-op, or full-time position upon graduation.

Benefits:

Cargill offers a range of benefits to support your well-being and success, including:

• Compensation: Paid hourly for time worked.
• Mental health and wellbeing program: Access resources to support your mental health.
• Housing assistance: Relocation reimbursement is available for those who qualify.

Networking and Community:

Cargill’s global network provides opportunities to build professional relationships, acquire mentors, and expand your professional contacts. You’ll receive support from university recruiting staff, mentors, colleagues, and your supervisor. You’ll also be part of a vibrant global community that celebrates diversity and encourages inclusion.

Job Requirements:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree: Must be enrolled in a Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering program and graduating between December 2025 and August 2027.
• Legally authorized to work: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Interpersonal skills: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Commitment: Must be able to complete an 8-month co-op starting January 2025 in Georgetown or January or May 2025 in Camrose.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience: Previous plant, production, co-op, or internship experience is preferred.
• Technical skills: Ability to apply technical knowledge to job-related duties.
• Problem-solving: Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.
• Communication skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Leadership skills: Demonstrated leadership skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Cargill is committed to providing accommodation to job applicants with disabilities.

Apply Today:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must complete Cargill’s online application. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Don’t miss out – apply now!