Crop Protection Development Assistant Intern
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Job Summary
To support Syngenta Bringing Plant Potential to Life the Research and Development team is currently seeking Crop Protection Development Assistant Intern in Red Deer. As a Crop Protection Development Assistant Intern you will work alongside our research team to conduct a small-plot research program with focus on crops like wheat barley canola and pulse crops in Western Canada.
What you will gain from this position:
- Hands on experience to confidentially understand crop production requirements in key crops
- Agronomic training to identify crop staging pest ID (weed insect and disease)
- Knowledge of safe operation of small research equipment and use of chemicals
- Understanding of data requirements and methodology that goes into Product Development
- Leadership Teamwork and Time Management skills
Accountabilities
- 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: May 2026 August 2026
Qualifications :
Requirements
- 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 20lbs at one time work in the outdoors that may require standing and/or kneeling for long periods of time
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
Additional Information :
Syngenta 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 at
Syngenta 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
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Employment Type :
Intern
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