Crop Protection Development Assistant

At Syngenta our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers success. We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture and play a role in safely feeding the world while caring for our planet.

Syngentas R&D Team is seeking a Crop Protection Development Assistant Intern in Red Deer AB. This internship role will work alongside our research team to conduct a small-plot research program with a focus on crops such as wheat barley canola and pulse crops in Western Canada.

As part of Syngentas Emerging Talent Program you will gain hands-on experience exposure to day-to-day business operations and opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing your professional skills.

Duration: May 2027 August 2027

Accountabilities:

• Hands-on experience to confidently understand crop production requirements in key crops.
• Agronomic training to identify crop staging and pest identification (weeds insects and diseases).
• Knowledge of the safe operation of small research equipment and the use of chemicals.
• Understanding of data requirements and methodology that go into Product Development.
• Leadership teamwork and time management skills.
• 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.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications:

• A positive attitude and excitement for learning.
• Currently pursuing post-secondary education; preference given to those in the field of Agriculture.
• Class 5 license minimum.
• Comfortable wearing a respirator and working mainly outdoors.
• Ability to repetitively lift 20 lbs. at one time and work outdoors which may require standing and/or kneeling for long periods of time.

Desired Qualifications:

• 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.

Additional Information :

What We Offer: 

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. 
• Competitive wages
• Ongoing career development resources
• The opportunity to work on meaningful innovative projects that solve problems

The hourly salaryfor this position is CAD 23.50- 30.50. Thisrangereflects market rates and is ultimately determined by several factors including the candidates skill experience and relevant education.

At Syngenta Canada we put people first. Our culture is built on flexibility trust and wellbeing so you can do your best work and feel supported along the way. Were committed to ED&I and creating a workplace where everyone feels respected included and able to thrive. Were also proud of our representation in Canada with a 50/50 male/female employee split 47% female people leaders and 50% female representation on our Executive Leadership Team.

 Syngenta Canada is recognized as a 2026 Albertas Top Employer a 2026 Excellence Awardee for Diversity & Inclusion and Canadian HR Team of the Year.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern