Co-op, Automation & AI
Calgary, AB, CA, T2J 7E8
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.
As an Automation and AI Co‑Op, you will join a forward‑looking team focused on modernizing how technology is supported across Nutrien. You will help build automation, monitoring, and AI‑driven capabilities that improve reliability, reduce manual effort, and support how our IT Operations Center works every day. This is a hands‑on role where you will experiment with new tools, develop real solutions, and contribute directly to initiatives that are reshaping the future of IT operations.
This is an 8-12month term.
What You'll Do:
- Support the Automation & Monitoring team in building new automation, and AI‑driven capabilities for the IT Operations Center.
- Work with engineers to identify processes that can be automated and help design, prototype, and develop those solutions.
- Build dashboards, integrations, and monitoring components that improve reliability and visibility of services.
- Assist in developing AI agents and automated workflows for IT teams, with early focus areas in network and security operations.
- Participate in team discussions, backlog reviews, and sprint planning sessions to understand work prioritization and delivery practices.
- Collaborate with IT Operations, Infrastructure, Security, and Application teams to gather requirements and turn ideas into working solutions.
- Document automation workflows, technical steps, and how‑to guides to support operational teams.
- Learn modern engineering practices such as scripting, orchestration, monitoring principles, and AI prompt engineering.
What You'll Bring:
- Currently enrolled in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical program, with at least two years of study completed.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a genuine interest in automation, monitoring, observability, and AI‑assisted operations.
- Foundational knowledge of at least one programming or scripting language (Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, etc.).
- Strong problem‑solving skills and an eagerness to learn new tools and technologies.
- Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and nurture projects forward.
- Demonstrated positive safety behavior and safety leadership.
- Willingness to learn and gain knowledge and experience through training.
- Excellent interpersonal teamwork and communication skills.
- Motivation to set and achieve goals, take initiative, and nurture projects forward.
- Ability to work collaboratively, ask good questions, and communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical team members.
- Interest in exploring modern IT tooling—such as monitoring platforms, automation frameworks, cloud services, or AI tools.
Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!
The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.
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