Commodity Trading Intern

Cargill's size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials - from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

This position is in Cargill's animal nutrition and health business, where we improve animal lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.

Position Application:

To be considered for employment, candidates must apply online and complete the entire application process. Complete applications are required prior to participating in an interview process. Click the link below to directly access the position application.

Please note, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis with the possibility of filling the role before the application deadline. Please submit your application as soon as possible, so it may be reviewed to be considered for the position.  

Your Internship:

Gain real experience. Learn from the best. See how your work matters.

Our internships are designed to prepare you for your career journey, not a final destination. When you join our team, you are welcomed into a community committed to providing you with a safe environment to learn, grow and cultivate your skills. With our expansive learning resources, our well-respected leaders, and our carefully curated development courses, you will be equipped to confidently solve tomorrow's global issues. And, truthfully, our future relies on you. Your innovative minds, your intentional collaboration, and your sincere desire to nourish the world. Your work may be local, but at Cargill, your impact will be global. Join our community to cultivate your curiosity, develop meaningful relationships and propel your career.

Our Commodity Trading Internship program enables the individual to establish relationships with internal and external customers in order to successfully buy, move, process, and/or sell grain and its products. It is the blending of skills and knowledge in a fast paced, dynamic working environment. The trading intern will practice and grow their understanding in economics, communications, customer service, risk assessment, and decision-making. Imagine an internship where you get the chance to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to a real-life environment and then multiply that tenfold. From day one, you will be an integral part of the team. Internships are 16 weeks long, and we pride ourselves on having one of the most diverse internship programs in the industry. During the internship, you will tackle real challenges, cultivate your curiosity, have client exposure, enjoy both personal and team accomplishments and have your initiative acknowledged along the way. You will collaborate and form relationships with colleagues and clients who represent diverse work, culture and resolution styles. We look for people who want to grow, support, think and produce! 

Principal Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain customer relationships with country elevators, producers, feed mills, end users 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, 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 Cargill 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 present a project that is essential to the work process, customer interaction or market improvement 

• Complete and collaborate on other projects and assignments as needed 

Key Capabilities for Success:

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem solving skills 

• Good judgment and decision making skills, even when outcome is uncertain 

• Comfortable taking and managing risks and challenging the status quo 

• Strong oral and written communication skills; and strong persuasion 

• Effective interpersonal skills; working in a team environment 

• Crucial leadership qualities of integrity, conviction and courage 

• Motivated and driven to succeed 

• Adaptable, flexible and able to work in a fast paced, price-volatile, changing environment 

Our Programming:

• With comprehensive learning resources at your disposal, you can take your learning in any direction. 

• As employees, interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities. 

• Throughout the internship, interns and co-ops are invited to participate in events that will give exposure to leadership, provide development opportunities, and offer the ability to network with cross-functional interns/co-ops. 

Internship Details:

• Internships are paid and are at least 16 weeks in duration.  

• Interns are paid hourly for time worked. 

• Housing assistance and relocation reimbursement is offered to those who qualify (based on mileage).  

• Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work. 

• Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance and a curiosity to learn more may be offered an internship, co-op or full-time position to return the following year. 

• Quick integration into the business through clear work expectations and responsibilities 

Our Benefits:

No matter who you are or where you are, we have resources to meet your needs. As an intern, you'll have access to a wide variety of programs to support you and help you thrive. Eligible programs and incentives include:   

• Mental Health and Wellbeing program 

• Digital Learning Library 

• Housing assistance and relocation reimbursement is offered to those who qualify (based on mileage).  

Our Network:

Your development is our priority. With our outstanding global network, you will establish relationships, acquire mentors, and build your professional contacts. Our program encourages and orchestrates networking opportunities that will benefit you now and in your future career. During the internship, you will also receive consistent support from university recruiting staff, mentors, colleagues, and your supervisor.

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.

Job Locations:

• This position is based in 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 

• Plant or office setting, must be open to interning in either type of setting

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited program graduating between December 2025 and August 2027 

• Successfully completed, currently enrolled, or planning to complete before graduating, either a Micro or Macro introductory college-level Economics course 

• Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada 

• Able to complete a 16-week internship May- August 2025

• Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually 

• Strong communication skills - written and oral 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently a third year student pursuing a degree graduating between December 2025 and August 2026

• Currently pursuing a degree from an accredited program with a major or emphasis in Business or Ag Economics 

• Geographically flexible and willing to relocate

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.