Ag Summer Student Agronomy
and License Seed Crop Inspector

Location: Northeast Saskatchewan and within Saskatchewan (Mobile)

Step into the heart of modern agriculture this summer. This hands-on role gives you a front-row seat to the pedigree seed industry—working directly with crop varieties up to four years before they ever hit the commercial market. Whether you are supporting our spring retail operations or walking fields to drive proactive farm management, you will build a powerful foundation in crop science, agronomy, and customer relations.We will provide experience in an Ag Retail with bulk and bag seed product orders and in field agronomy knowledge of identifying weeds, diseases, insects, and seed varieties. This position also provides you a license that is recognized by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, which is required in the pedigree seed industry.

What You Will Do

  • Support Spring Operations: Assist growers with bulk and bagged seed product orders as spring seeding kicks into gear.
  • Master Field Scrutiny: Conduct vital in-field visits—performing plant counts and identifying emerging weeds, insects, and crop diseases across cereals, pulses, and specialty crops.
  • Drive Client Success: Build strong working relationships by scheduling your own scouting routes, communicating actionable findings, and collaborating closely with our team.
  • Pedigree Seed Inspections: Deliver precise, timely inspection reports while upholding the rigorous standards required by the CFIA. While seeing all different crop types across Saskatchewan.

What You Bring

  • Drive and Independence: Self-motivated, highly organized, and capable of managing your time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • People Skills: A customer-first mindset with clear, professional verbal and written communication.
  • Grit: Comfortable walking long distances across agricultural fields in various weather conditions.
  • Team Player: Eager to learn, support co-workers, and engage proactively with growers.

Why Join Us?

  • Agronomy Skills: Build real-world expertise in crop scouting by identifying weeds, diseases, and insects across diverse regional crops. 
  • Exclusive Industry Access: Work directly with pedigree seed varieties years ahead of public release.
  • Professional Certification: Earn a valuable, CFIA-recognized license for inspecting commercial seed crops.
  • Career Growth Path: Complete two successful seasons with us in good standing to unlock your Group 3 License, qualifying you to inspect high-status Breeder and Select plots.
To inquire submit cover letter and resume to jobs.seedsource@gmail.com