We are currently seeking 5 self-motivated individuals interested in a 2025 Summer Internship to gain experience, leadership skills and hands-on training. These positions are available at our Ailsa Craig, Drayton, Hensall, Mitchell, and Exeter locations.
Job Duties:
- Assist in the distribution of seed including communicating with customers, ensuring accuracy of shipments, taking payments, providing directions to delivery drivers, and maintaining accurate and up to date information.
- Understanding agronomic tasks in accordance with Certified Crop Advisor Exam including weed, insect and disease identification, field scouting techniques and in field scouting.
- Providing solutions in accordance with CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) guidelines.
- Field signing to support Hensall Co-op’s marketing initiatives.
- Assist with inventory tasks including counts and recounts.
- Promoting new product innovations.
- Work closely with Location Managers and Operations Team to focus on continuous improvements and attend all scheduled operations meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Wage rate will remain flexible based on previous experience/education.
Individual must be flexible to work in an office environment as well as performing tasks indoors and outdoors in various environmental conditions.
The successful candidate will have a background in agriculture, strong communication, presentation, and technical skills and will be task oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate would be working towards a degree or diploma in Agriculture or possesses equivalent previous experience.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources Department
Email: job@hdc.on.ca
Hensall Co-op is committed to employment equity and encourages members of the four designated groups to apply. Accommodation will be made upon request.
Job Type: Internship / Co-op
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person