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Summer Student - Richardson Farms

CompanyRichardson International
LocationRichardson
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The student will be responsible for field management tasks including seeding, spraying, and harvesting, as well as equipment maintenance. Additionally, they will assist with data collection, record keeping, and conducting public tours of the demonstration farm.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
1158
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Richardson is Canada’s largest agribusiness. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Richardson has over 4,000 employees across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. Richardson is a worldwide handler and merchandiser of all major North American and U.K.-grown grains and oilseeds and a vertically integrated processor and manufacturer of oats, pasta, and canola-based products. Richardson also offers a world of expertise in grain handling, merchandising, logistics, and crop inputs sales as well as oilseed processing, milling, malting, and food product development. Established in 1857, Richardson has been serving farmers and promoting Canadian agriculture for more than 165 years. Today, the Richardson name continues to be synonymous with quality and integrity. Our focus remains on supporting our producers, nurturing strong business relationships with our customers and suppliers, and caring for the communities in which we live and work. Richardson International is a subsidiary of James Richardson & Sons, Limited.
About the Role

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 Bennett Farm.  Our Richardson Farm is a 600-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 8, 2026.


Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

Key Skills
Field managementSeedingSprayingHarvestingData collectionRecord keepingEquipment maintenancePublic relationsCommunicationInterpersonal skillsAgronomyDisease managementFertility managementSoil managementWater managementCrop protection
Categories
AgricultureScience & ResearchTrades
Benefits
Training opportunitiesCareer development opportunities