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Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions. 

Your Role:

Connect to meaningful work. Feed the world. Achieve your higher purpose.
What if your ideas could nourish the world? As an associate, we transfer your knowledge and skills into profound experiences that positively impact our global community. From food to transportation, your innovative solutions, collaboration and dedication will evolve industries to take on tomorrow's greatest challenges. And that's just the beginning. Because when your skills meet our unrivaled network and breadth of opportunity, your career is without bounds. Join our community to realize the impact of your work, help people around the world and connect with something greater.

Commodity Trading Associate Position: 

As a Commodity Trading Associate, you will be a part of a fast-paced environment, tackling real-world challenges while trading agricultural commodities such as grain, oilseeds/oilseed products, feed and processing by-products. We look for people who are comfortable taking and managing risk, and motivated and driven to succeed. 

• Develop and maintain customer relationships with country elevators, producers, feed mills, and processors
• Analyze supply and demand, survey market conditions, and other economic forces in order to maintain and grow Cargill's position in the market place
• Initiate, negotiate and agree on terms of commodity purchase/sale contracts, such as price, quality, quantity, transportation, timing and payment
• Coordinate transportation and logistics to execute commodity contracts
• Ensure detailed and accurate follow-up, execution, and closure of all contracts
• Provide timely and effective communication and interaction with other teams such as sales, transportation and logistics, quality assurance, plant personnel, engineers and accountants
• Make occasional plant and crop survey trips to visit with suppliers and internal and external customers
• Complete and collaborate on other projects and assignments as needed 

Key Capabilities for Success: 

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, even when outcome is uncertain
• Comfortable handling risks
• Strong oral and written communication skills; strong persuasion and negotiation skills
• Effective interpersonal skills; working in a team environment; mentoring and developing others
• Critical leadership qualities of integrity, conviction and courage
• Motivation and drive to succeed 
• Adaptable, flexible and able to work in a fast paced, price-volatile, changing environment 

Our Benefits:

No matter who you are or where you are, we’ve designed our plans and programs to meet your needs. We want to help you take care of what’s needed for today and offer protection to help with tomorrow’s what-ifs.  You’ll have access to a wide variety of flexible and inclusive programs to meet your health, financial, and work/life needs to support you and help you thrive. Eligible programs and incentives include: 

• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Paid time off
• Supplementary health, dental, disability and life benefits package.  
• Competitive retirement plans and registration assistance.
• Mental Health and Wellbeing program
• Digital Learning Library
• Access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off to participate in volunteer activities
• Tuition reimbursement benefits are offered to those who wish to continue their education in their career field.
• Relocation benefits are offered to those who qualify (based on mileage).  

Our Vibrant Community:

At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees’ outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees. Learn more at: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. What a difference three words make. | Cargill

Job Locations:

• Winnipeg, MB
• This hybrid position offers the opportunity to work in an office setting for a portion of the time and remotely for the remainder
• Office work environment 
  

Application Process: 

Candidates who meet the required qualifications can expect a first round of interviews and if selected as a finalist a second round of interviews. The interviews can be virtual or in-person. 

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited program, graduating between December 2026 and May 2027
• Successfully completed, currently enrolled, or planning to complete before graduating either a micro or macro introductory college-level economics course
• Strong communication skills – written and oral
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individual
• Strong communication skills – written and oral
• Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree from an accredited program with a major or emphasis in Business, Economics or Agricultural Economics graduating between December 2026 and May 2027
• Geographically flexible and willing to relocate to Western Canada (Winnipeg, MB)  
  
  
  

At Cargill, we are committed to building a workplace where individuals from all backgrounds feel respected, valued, and able to contribute fully. We believe that bringing together different perspectives strengthens our teams and drives better outcomes.

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment experience. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know so we can work with you to meet your needs.