Job Code: R11874 Job Description:At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with over 3,000 employees across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities.   Richardson Pioneer, a division of Richardson International, is Canada’s leading agribusiness.  Richardson Pioneer supports Canadian farmers throughout the growing season – providing agronomic services and advice, selling crop inputs, buying their crops at harvest and selling them to markets around the world through the most efficient network of high throughput Western Canada Ag Business Centres located at Bow Island, AB. Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. Richardson Pioneer offers new graduates a multi-dimensional, one-year development program with exposure to major areas within agribusiness and agronomy. Agribusiness Assistants (ABAs) will experience a number of challenging positions within our Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centres.This one-year program is designed to help ABAs identify their specific career path in: AgronomyAgribusinessGrain Sales and MarketingCrop InputsOperations Responsibilities:The Agribusiness Assistant will gain experience in crop inputs, agronomy, grain handling, customer service, grain grading, grain blending, grain marketing, sales, operations management including exposure to budgeting, business planning and scheduling. Qualifications:Graduate of an Agriculture or Business degree or diploma program and interest in working in the agricultural industryInterest in a career in Agronomy, Agribusiness, Crop Input Sales or Grain MarketingStrong sense of initiativeExcellent customer serviceLeadership skillsAbility to work as a teamOrganized and detail orientedA valid driver's licence is requiredStrong communication and interpersonal skills Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities. Interested candidates should click the Apply to this position icon to apply online by May 30, 2024 Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.