Syngenta – Crop Protection Development Assistant Intern – Plattsville, ON

Company: Syngenta

Location: Plattsville, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Tue, 16 Sep 2025 22:42:56 GMT

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Syngenta – Crop Protection Development Assistant Intern – Plattsville, ON

Company: Syngenta

Location: Plattsville, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Tue, 16 Sep 2025 22:55:28 GMT

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Syngenta – Crop Protection Development Assistant Intern – Plattsville, ON

Company: Syngenta

Location: Plattsville, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 19 Dec 2024 23:58:12 GMT

Job description: Company DescriptionAbout SyngentaAs a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.Job DescriptionThe RoleThe Research and Development team is currently seeking Crop Protection Development Assistant Intern in Plattsville, Ontario. As a Crop Protection Development Assistant, you will work alongside our research team to conduct a small-plot research program with focus on crops such as corn, soybean, potato, cereals, edible beans etc. in Eastern Canada.What you will gain from this position:

  • Hands on experience to understand the agronomic knowledge of staging, pest identification (weed, insect, and disease) and management in key crops.
  • Knowledge of safe operation of small research equipment, and use of pesticides for pest control.
  • Understanding of data requirements and trial methodology that goes into Product Development.
  • Leadership, Safety Mindset, Teamwork, and Time Management skills.

Accountabilities

  • Following company safety guideline and culture.
  • Operation of small agricultural farm equipment, such as tractors and planters.
  • Initiating trials and field testing of experimental products under development.
  • Data collection and adherence to written protocols.
  • Monitoring and managing site maintenance and activities.

Duration: April 2025 – August 2025QualificationsRequirements

  • A positive attitude and excitement for learning
  • Currently pursuing Post Secondary education, preference given to those in the field of Agriculture
  • Class G license minimum
  • Comfortable wearing a respirator and working mainly outdoors
  • Ability to repetitively lift 20lbs at one time and work in sustained awkward postures

You might also have:

  • Previous relevant summer experience is considered an asset, however all experience levels and academic disciplines are welcome to apply
  • Farm and post-secondary school experience considered an asset

Syngenta Intern Scholarship Program:

  • All students hired into a Syngenta Internship role will have the opportunity to apply for 1 of 9 exclusive scholarships valued at $2000 each.
  • This program is designed to recognize and reward a commitment to academic excellence, and foster continued growth and development of our team

Additional InformationSyngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.Syngenta Contact Information:
If you need assistance during the application process, please contact the Service Desk atSyngenta Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and is able to accommodate persons with disabilities. For more information about accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or if you would like more information on our accommodation policies, please contact

Syngenta – Crop Protection Development Assistant Intern – Plattsville, ON

Company: Syngenta

Location: Plattsville, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 19 Dec 2024 23:41:31 GMT

Job description: Company DescriptionAbout SyngentaAs a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.Job DescriptionThe RoleThe Research and Development team is currently seeking Crop Protection Development Assistant Intern in Plattsville, Ontario. As a Crop Protection Development Assistant, you will work alongside our research team to conduct a small-plot research program with focus on crops such as corn, soybean, potato, cereals, edible beans etc. in Eastern Canada.What you will gain from this position:

  • Hands on experience to understand the agronomic knowledge of staging, pest identification (weed, insect, and disease) and management in key crops.
  • Knowledge of safe operation of small research equipment, and use of pesticides for pest control.
  • Understanding of data requirements and trial methodology that goes into Product Development.
  • Leadership, Safety Mindset, Teamwork, and Time Management skills.

Accountabilities

  • Following company safety guideline and culture.
  • Operation of small agricultural farm equipment, such as tractors and planters.
  • Initiating trials and field testing of experimental products under development.
  • Data collection and adherence to written protocols.
  • Monitoring and managing site maintenance and activities.

Duration: April 2025 – August 2025QualificationsRequirements

  • A positive attitude and excitement for learning
  • Currently pursuing Post Secondary education, preference given to those in the field of Agriculture
  • Class G license minimum
  • Comfortable wearing a respirator and working mainly outdoors
  • Ability to repetitively lift 20lbs at one time and work in sustained awkward postures

You might also have:

  • Previous relevant summer experience is considered an asset, however all experience levels and academic disciplines are welcome to apply
  • Farm and post-secondary school experience considered an asset

Syngenta Intern Scholarship Program:

  • All students hired into a Syngenta Internship role will have the opportunity to apply for 1 of 9 exclusive scholarships valued at $2000 each.
  • This program is designed to recognize and reward a commitment to academic excellence, and foster continued growth and development of our team

Additional InformationSyngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.Syngenta Contact Information:
If you need assistance during the application process, please contact the Service Desk atSyngenta Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and is able to accommodate persons with disabilities. For more information about accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or if you would like more information on our accommodation policies, please contact

Cargill – Crop Inputs Sales Representative – Regina, SK – Odessa, ON

Company: Cargill

Location: Regina, SK – Odessa, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 07 Dec 2024 05:21:13 GMT

Job description: Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.Â
This position is in Cargill’s agricultural supply chain business. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver essential products.Job Purpose and ImpactThe Crop Inputs Sales Representative, with guidance, sell directly to the consumer or business purchaser or indirectly through various sales channels. In this role, you will conduct face to face and remote sales with new and existing customers, assist in evaluating customer needs and suggest appropriate products, services and solutions.Key Accountabilities

  • Help identify potential customers and handle existing customer relationships.
  • With guidance conduct market research and pricing, sales and merchandising activities.
  • Monitor customer and competitor activity and industry trends.
  • Protect, grow and diversify the relationship with targeted customers.
  • Support business growth by disseminating favorable information about the organization and its products and services.
  • Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
  • Other duties as assigned

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

  • Diploma/certificate or bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of two years of related work experience.
  • Possess a valid, full Canadian Driver’s Licence in good standing, authorizing you to drive independently during the course of your employment.
  • Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of grain and crop input operations and products.
  • CCA certification or ability to get one.
  • Strong sales experience.

#LI-YF1 #FGBPosition InformationRelocation assistance will be provided (only within Canada).Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.