New job Canola Breeding Research Intern 2022 in Manitoba

Canola Breeding Research Intern 2022

Company : Cargill
Salary : Details not provided
Location : Manitoba

Full Description

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who use new technologies, dynamic insights and over 154 years of experience to connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive.
Job Application

All candidates must complete Cargill’s online application prior to interviewing. Below you will find a link that will direct you to complete the application for this position. To be considered for employment with Cargill, you must apply online and complete the entire application process, along with an e-signature. Please complete your application as soon as possible.

Please note, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis with the possibility of filling the role before the application deadline. Please submit you application as soon as possible, so it may be reviewed to be considered for the position. Internships at Cargill

Envision an internship where you get the chance to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to a real-life environment and then multiply that tenfold. We pride ourselves on having one of the most diverse internship programs in the industry. During the internship, you will tackle real challenges, cultivate your curiosity, have client exposure, enjoy both personal and team accomplishments and have your initiative acknowledged along the way. You will collaborate and establish relationships with colleagues and clients who represent diverse work and culture. We look for people who want to grow, support, think and produce! Canola Breeding Research Internship

Working with a Research Agronomist, you will run and maintain canola research plots in Western Canada. The private research trials that you lead will be used in the evaluation of specialty canola oil varieties with commercial potential. We are looking for students that are results-oriented, innovative, and have desire for continuous learning and can quickly adapt to a constantly evolving environment. Training

You will assist in successful research trial management, which includes seeding cultivating, spraying, harvesting, and data collection. You will operate and perform some maintenance on small plot equipment, including seeders, sprayers, swathers and combines. You will work with an interdisciplinary team including other research and support teams to organize resources optimally and to meet all business objectives. Internship Programming

We offer both housing assistance and relocation reimbursement to interns who qualify (based on mileage)

Internships are paid and at least 16 weeks in duration.

Day–to-day transportation to and from work is the responsibility of the intern.

Interns who demonstrate exceptional performance and a curiosity to learn more may be offered a full time position for the following year or recommended to other positions with Cargill. Job Locations

Aberdeen, SK
Elm Creek, MB
Camrose, AB Required Qualifications
Pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in an Agriculture-related field, graduating between December 2022 and May 2024.
Students enrolled in a co-op program are considered
Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
A valid Canadian driver's license and clean driving record, willing to travel if needed within Western Canada
Ability to acquire heavy trailer endorsement
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivated and attention to detail
Strong problem solving, analytical, decision-making, and interpersonal skills
Candidates must be willing to relocate if necessary to one of the locations listed above or within reasonable commuting distance
Able to complete at least a 16-week internship May - August 2022
Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Agriculture
Experience hauling with gooseneck or bumper hitch trailers

Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive—a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. You will be proud to work for a company with a strong history of ethics and a purpose of nourishing people. We offer a diverse, supportive environment where you will grow personally and professionally as you learn from some of the most talented people in your field. With more than 150 years of experience, Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world. We have 150,000 employees in 70 countries who are committed to feeding the world in a responsible way, reducing environmental impact and improving the communities where we live and work. Learn more at www.cargill.com .

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.

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