Agro Summer Students

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.  To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs 

We are looking for:

An individual with the following qualifications:

• Efficient organizational skills;
• Minimum Class 5 driver’s license;
• Strong communication skills both written and oral;
• Ability to solve problems;
• Agro background an asset;
• Applications may be eligible for the Student Development Program
• Year 1 of a 2 year diploma program or year 2 of a degree program
• Students are hired for summer employment and follow a training plan in preparation for department manager training
• Upon graduation they return to complete the program as a full time trainee for a minimum of 2 years (or continuous CRS employment) at which point a percentage of the tuition could be reimbursed.

Duties would include field scouting for weeds, diseases and insects, filling out reports/contacting growers. Other duties may include but are not limited to: soil testing, fertilizer blending, seed treating, chemical shed shipping/receiving, attending grower events and other general agro-related duties as assigned.

                                                                                                                                                                             

Apply online at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs or 

contact us at [email protected] 

for more information.