Overview
Now hiring! Agronomic Excellence Summer Associate
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Contract Duration: 4 - 6 months (Summer)
Winnipeg, MB
Wage: $22 - $30 / hour
We are looking for an Agronomic Excellence Summer Associate to join our AP team in Winnipeg, MB.
Come create chemistry with us!
BASF's Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.
As an Agronomic Excellence Summer Associate, you create chemistry by...
Conducting field trials with the local Agronomic Excellence group to evaluate canola hybrids, seed technology and agronomic practices with goals of developing regional, hybrid specific agronomic practices.
Assisting with field trial activities from seeding to harvest including seed set up, land preparation, planting, pest control, plot maintenance, harvesting and supervision of casual employees as required.
Regularly travel in your local region for field scouting and crop health diagnosis through daily monitoring of field and research plots, data collection and analysis.
About us
As the world's leading chemical company, we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!
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 in 2024 as one of Canada's Top Employers for tenth consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the eleventh year in a row, and twice being named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Best Diversity Employers.
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.
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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, color, 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 [email protected] with the subject line “Recruitment Accommodation Request”.
Qualifications
If you have...
Strong agronomic competence achieved through pursuing your degree in Agriculture, or another college along with experience in the Agriculture Industry
Familiarity and practical experience with agricultural equipment is an asset.
Ability to deliver results in pursuit of both individual and team goals.
Previous experience in agricultural 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