2025 Innovation Farms Summer Intern

EMILI is seeking an agriculture student to join our team as a Summer Intern.

The Summer Intern is responsible for supporting the execution of projects related to digital agriculture at Innovation Farms, Powered by AgExpert near Grosse Isle Manitoba. Learn more about the project here.

Duties include:

• Operation of small farm equipment such as tractors and mowers for plot maintenance

• Maintenance and installation of agricultural technologies, such as weather stations, insect traps and soil moisture probes

• Crop scouting for common pests and other growth characteristics 

• Field data collection and manual entry for project-specific needs

• Imagery collection using GoPros, drones, tablets or mobile devices

• Collecting stories and photos highlighting Innovation Farms activities for our communications

• Organizing field tour days

The start date for the position is flexible in April 2025. The successful candidate will travel to the worksite, located in Grosse Isle, Manitoba, 3 or more days per week, as determined by business needs and weather conditions. Some remote work will also be required.

Compensation will be competitive and based on the level of experience of the selected student.

Requirements

• Current student pursuing a degree at the bachelor or masters level in the discipline of Agriculture

• Able to work extended hours indoors and outdoors

• Suitable home workspace for remote workdays

• Access to reliable vehicle and a valid Class 5 driver’s license for field workdays

• Experience driving small farm equipment such as garden tractors

• Strong technological acumen of digital tools used in agriculture

• Research, organizational and analytical skills

• Demonstrated ability to take responsibility, be accountable, and work collaboratively

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Background in agriculture or other related areas is an asset

Application Instructions

Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. Cover letter may be addressed to: Leanne Koroscil, Innovation Farms Manager.

Applications will be accepted until December 6, 2024.

Applications are being considered as they are received and this posting may close early if a candidate is selected before the scheduled posting close date; accordingly, applicants are encouraged to apply early.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those applicants being considered for the position will be contacted.

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