| Date Posted: | Sep 17, 2024 | |
| Closing Date: | Nov 30, 2024 |
| Location: | Alberta | |
| Status: | Casual | |
| Number of Positions: | 2 |
Description
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!
Qualifications
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
Responsibilities
Now hiring! Agronomic Excellence Summer Associate
Contract Duration: 4 - 6 months (Summer)
Ardrossan, AB
Wage: $22 - $30 / hour
We are looking for an Agronomic Excellence Summer Associate to join our AP team in Ardrossan, AB.
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 goal 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.