Richardson
Global grain handler and crop processor
Maintenance Technician
About the job
- Relevant maintenance experience and mechanical aptitude.
- Electrical and welding experience is an asset.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Customer service skills.
- Attention to detail and demonstrated accuracy.
- A valid driver's licence is required.
- An agricultural background is an asset.
- Repair and maintain high-throughput grain handling and crop input facilities.
- Utilize both in-house and contract maintenance resources.
- Electrical and welding experience.
- An agricultural background.
About the company
Richardson International handles grain globally and turns crops like canola and oats into food ingredients. It started in Kingston, Ontario as a grain trader and expanded west with a network of grain elevators, later creating Pioneer Grain Company in 1913. In 2013 it bought large portions of Viterra’s assets, enabling vertical integration across elevators, mills, and port terminals. Its goal is to provide end-to-end grain handling and processing on a global scale, moving crops from farm to shelf.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Winnipeg, Canada
Founded
1857
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 2026 messaging said Yorkton moved toward 2.5 million tonnes annual canola capacity.
- South Sioux City doubled granola packaging capacity, with completion targeted for early 2026.
- Richardson sold Matex Control Chemical in March 2026, sharpening focus on core food and grain businesses.
What critics are saying
- March 2026's Robinson wrongful dismissal case keeps workplace conduct under courtroom scrutiny.
- September 2024 Vancouver grain strike hit Richardson International Terminal during harvest season.
- Private family ownership limits transparency, making succession and capital allocation less visible to employees.
What makes Richardson unique
- Yorkton became one of the world's largest canola crush plants in 2025.
- Richardson completed 8th Avenue's pasta business acquisition in December 2025, deepening processing integration.
- Anglia Maltings added UK, Poland, and Germany malt operations to Richardson's barley platform.
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Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Professional Development Budget
Company News
WINNIPEG — Richardson International Ltd, says it has bought Ragleth Ltd., the parent company of Anglia Maltings (Holdings) Ltd. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.