Excellence in Ag Program

The Excellence in Ag Program is a distinctive initiative within the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) designed to support leadership growth and success for agronomists and agribusiness students.

KEY POINTS:
• Up to 12 candidates to be selected each year
• Up to a $16,000 scholarship
• Summer work placement for the duration of your program
• Opportunity for full time work (after program completion)
• Potential signing bonus up to $10,000
• Long term growth within the CRS
• Geographical opportunity at all CRS locations
• For more information please contact careers@sccoop.ca

The Excellence in Ag Program is a distinctive initiative within the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) designed to support leadership growth and success for agronomists and agribusiness students.

Successful candidates benefit from a comprehensive package including scholarships, summer work placements, and, upon completing their post-secondary program, a full-time position within the CRS, with the added potential of a signing bonus. The scholarship provides up to $16,000 over the duration of the student’s post-secondary program. A living allowance of $500 per month is also available for students whose summer work placements are more than 50 kilometers from their home or post-secondary residence. Graduates will be eligible for a full-time position with the CRS, bringing with them four years of valuable work placement experience. Additionally, participants may receive a signing bonus of up to $10,000 when securing a permanent full-time role within the CRS.

This program is designed to ensure long-term growth and success within the CRS, offering lifetime benefits and geographical opportunities across numerous CRS locations in Western Canada. For more information please contact careers@sccoop.ca.

Student Application Process:

• Apply online here 

o More details of this program can be found here

• What do You Need to Apply?

o Resume
o Proof of enrollment in a post secondary institute
o Transcript of Academic Record
o Two letters of recommendation/reference
o 500 word essay on one of the following:

* Co-operatives and their Impact on Local Communities
* The Future of Agriculture in Western Canada
* Tell us about the best coach, teacher, or mentor you’ve had and what made them a great leader or mentor

• Apply by the DEADLINE (can be found through the link)