Job Description

Function
Administration

Commercial Trainee
Location Montreal Quebec
Position Type Commercial
Salary Full-Time, Exempt
Compensation This position offers a complete benefit package, retirement, health, life, vision and dental insurance
Pre-employment Requirement Successful completion of reference check
About the Position
We are seeking a Commercial Trainee to join our Milling team in Montreal Quebec. This is an entry-level role designed for recent graduates who are eager to build a career in the agriculture and food industry. The Commercial Trainee will learn the fundamentals of grain procurement, risk management, customer relationships, and flour product strategies.
This role provides hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to various aspects of ADM's commercial operations. Over time, you'll develop the skills needed to advance into leadership and commercial management roles within ADM.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn how to manage grain procurement, flour blending, and inventory strategies.

• Support daily operations of the Montreal Flour Mills and Candiac Starch Plant.

• Assist in coordinating truck, rail, and container shipments of raw materials and finished products.

• Participate in analyzing financial and operational data to support decision making.

• Build relationships with customers, vendors, and internal teams (operations, finance, sales).

• Shadow experienced managers to understand how to develop and execute commercial strategies.

• Gain exposure to profit and loss (P&L) reporting, forecasting, and risk management practices.

• Contribute to special projects, process improvement initiatives, and safety programs.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Agriculture, or related field (recent graduates encouraged to apply).

• Strong interest in agriculture, food production, and global supply chains.

• Highly motivated, with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Additional Information

• All candidates must have authorization and the ability to maintain authorization to legally work in Canada.

• All Candidates must be fluent in French and English. English is essential in this role as it is our common business language, which we use to communicate effectively with colleagues, customers and a variety of stakeholders globally.

• Relocation support is not available for this position.

• ADM is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please advise us in advance.

If you're excited about starting your career in a global organization and want to learn from industry leaders, apply today. ADM will support and encourage your professional development and success.
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About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
Benefits and Perks
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support all aspects of your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision, life and AD&D, critical illness and travel insurance Wellness reimbursement , and Child Physical Activity Reimbursement.
• Financial wellness - Money Purchase Pension Plan (MPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), short and long term disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid vacation time.
• Education assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language learning and mentoring programs.

Skills Required