Agronomy Intern
Date: Jan 24, 2025
Location: Strathmore, Alberta, Off-Site, CA, T1P 1M5
Company: John Deere
At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.
Title: Agronomy Intern - 110903
Primary Location: Canada (CA) - Strathmore, Alberta
Function: Marketing / Sales
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position
Candidates applying for this position must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
This is an Intern position for four months beginning May through August 2025.
Your Responsibilities
As an Agronomy Intern located in Strathmore, Alberta you will work internally with John Deere’s field testing program to explore agronomic hypotheses and concepts that support the development of new equipment innovations. At a high level you will be responsible for in-field data collection and observations, working with internal staff as well as 3rd party collaborators, raw data processing, and performing tasks to ensure trial success.
What Skills You Need
- Advanced computer skills and familiarity with Office 365 programs.
- Basic mechanical and electronic hardware knowledge.
- Good communication skills and comfortable working in a team environment.
- Organized and able to create own plan and schedule.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Experience operating farm machinery.
- Experience with precision agriculture and navigating equipment displays.
- Agronomy knowledge relevant to Western Canadian agricultural practices.
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
- Agriculture (Agribusiness, Agronomy, Environmental etc.)
- Engineering
In accordance with the John Deere Accommodation Policy, reasonable accommodation of any of these qualifications may be considered. An equal opportunity employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
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