Technical Field Intern
- Calgary, AB, T1X 0L3, Canada
$23.5 to $30.5 CAD / hour · Internship
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Job details
- Pay
- $23.5 to $30.5 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Internship
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Company Description
Syngenta Canada is a leader in agricultural innovation, supporting growers and customers across the country. Our 320-person team is deeply connected to Canadian agriculture, and with 84% of employees working remotely, we stay close to the communities we serve from coast to coast.
Job Description
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.
To support Syngenta Bringing Plant Potential to Life, the Technical Field team is currently seeking a Technical Field Intern. As an intern, you will help support the commercial evaluation of crop protection technologies and digital ag tools.
As part of Syngenta's 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 OR May 2027 - December 2027.
Accountabilities
- Execute the research authorization and validation trial program for the local geography.
- Collect and share data and key learnings to stakeholders.
- Support the development of technical product content and participate in information management.
- Collaborate with the local sales team and work with selected growers to ensure projects are executed according to protocol and meet all regulatory and stewardship requirements.
- Support the incorporation of digital technologies into data capture.
- Lead the compilation and summarization of data across projects working with digital data service providers as projects require.
- Assist with tours of field sites as required.
Qualifications
Required
- A positive attitude and excitement for learning.
- Currently pursuing or completed a degree/diploma from an accredited university/college.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
- Comfortable working in a remote environment.
- Valid drivers license.
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 salary for this position is CAD 23.50 - 30.50. This range reflects market rates and is ultimately determined by several factors including the candidate’s 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. We’re committed to ED&I and creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and able to thrive. We’re 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 Alberta’s Top Employer, a 2026 Excellence Awardee for Diversity & Inclusion, and Canadian HR Team of the Year.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Execute local research authorization and validation trials, collect and share findings, and support technical content and information management. Collaborate with sales teams, growers, and digital data providers to ensure projects follow protocols and regulatory and stewardship requirements, and assist with field-site tours.
Requirements
Applicants must have a positive attitude, enthusiasm for learning, and be pursuing or have completed a degree or diploma from an accredited university or college. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfort working remotely, and a valid driver's license are required.
Skills
- Field Research
- Trial Execution
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- Data Summarization
- Digital Agriculture
- Crop Protection
- Technical Content Development
- Information Management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Regulatory Compliance
- Stewardship
- Protocol Compliance
- Interpersonal Skills
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Career Development Resources
- Professional Development
- Flexible Work Culture
- Work-Life Balance
- Meaningful and Innovative Projects
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Agriculture
- Science & Research
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Agriculture
- Crop Protection
- Seeds
- Technical Field Trials
- Research Authorization
- Validation Trials
- Digital Agriculture
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- Data Summarization
- Digital Data Capture
- Technical Product Content
- Information Management
- Regulatory Requirements
- Stewardship
- Trial Protocols
- Grower Collaboration
- Sales Team Collaboration
- Field-Site Tours
- Customer Experience