Summer Technical Services Associate: Winnipeg
Overview
Summer Technical Associate
Contract Duration: 4 - 6 months (Summer)
Location: Looking for applicants based in south central Manitoba covering Western Manitoba and the Winnipeg area covering Eastern Manitoba.
Job duties include:
• Organize and help manage large scale field trials with Growers
Involves activities such as seeding, spraying and harvest operations, establishment and evaluation on InVigor Demonstration Strip trial program initiated by growers on crop protection product trails.
• Conduct evaluations in season including but not limited to:
Plant vigor, establishment, plant count measurements and other observations
Seed Treatment, Herbicide and Fungicide efficacy assessments
• Customer tours and presentations
• Operation of plot tractor and sprayer
• Responsible for transportation of equipment from site to site with a truck and flat deck trailer
• Professional conduct with direct interaction with growers and retail stakeholders
• Strong commitment to safety
Qualifications
Qualifications - External
Ingredients for Success: What We Look For in You…
Qualifications:
Enrolled/recently completed an agriculture science or related degree program
Strong agronomic competence
High level of enthusiasm and strong communication skills
Strong commitment to learn and gain experience in technical development
Mobility to travel within your assigned region, manage your own schedule and work independently in pursuit of team goals
Manitoba Applicants: Require a Class 3 Endorsement on the Driver’s License (can be acquired in season).
Experience with the operation of farm equipment and sprayers is an asset
Contact
Please apply through the Companies Career page at https://www.basf.com/global/en/careers/jobs.html#%7B%7D . In Keyword, please type in the Job number which is 2103057
If you need any further assistance, please email Samantha Reynolds at samantha.reynolds@partners.basf.com