Agronomic Excellence Summer Associate: HEADINGLEY(BRANDON)

Agronomic Excellence Summer Associate: HEADINGLEY(BRANDON)

You can be part of an inclusive team of diverse talent and character. In this diversity lies our greatest strength.

Description

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.

At BASF, we constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp as a Top Employer in Canada and the GTA in 2023, and for many consecutive years prior. We are also thrilled that, for the first time ever in 2023, we have been further recognized by Mediacorp as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Diversity, as well as for Young People.

We invite you to join our best team on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

Agronomic Excellence Summer Associate (2301902)

Contract Duration: 4 – 6 months (Summer)   

Location: Headingley, MB

Wage: $22.00hr – $29.00hr

Formula for Success: As a Summer Associate, you will join our Agronomic Excellence team where you will be involved in…

Conducting field trails with the local Agronomic Excellence group to evaluate canola hybrids, seed technology and agronomic practices with the goal of developing regional, hybrid specific agronomic practices.

Assisting with field trail activities from seeding to harvest including seed set up, land preparation, planting, pest control, plot maintenance, harvesting and supervision of casual employees as required.

Regular travel in your local region for field scouting and crop health diagnosis through daily monitoring of field and research plot, data collection and analysis.     
Qualifications

Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You…

Strong agronomic competence attained through pursuing your degree in Agriculture, or another college along with experience in the Agriculture Industry    
Familiarity and practical experience with agriculture equipment is an asset. 
Ability to deliver results in pursuit of both individual and team goals.  
Previous experience in agriculture field research is an asset.
Attention to detail and demonstrated problem solving skills.
Ability to be flexible and modify plans as situations arise minimizing impact on results.
Driver´s license.

If you need any further assistance, please email Talent Acquisition at: agcampusrelations@basf.com

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

BASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We seek to make our recruitment process accessible for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact ta-canada@basf.com with the subject line “Recruitment Accommodation Request”.

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