| Date Posted: | Sep 17, 2024 | |
| Closing Date: | Nov 30, 2024 |
| Location: | Alberta | |
| Status: | Summer / Seasonal |
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 or having obtained your degree in Agriculture or
another college along with experience in the Agriculture Industry.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Ability to be flexible and modify plans as situations arise minimizing impact on results.
Interest in canola development.
Ability to deliver results in pursuit of both individual and team goals.
Responsibilities
Now hiring! Trait Development Summer Associate
Contract Duration: 4 - 6 months (Summer)
Sherwood Park, AB
Wage: $22 - $30 / hour
We are looking for a Trait Development Associate to join our AP team in Sherwood Park, 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 a Trait Development Summer Associate, you create chemistry by...
The advancement of new traits to be developed in support of local and global programs.
Field activities relating to new trait development from seeding to harvest including:
Seed set up
Land preparation
Seeding
Pest control
Pollination management
Plot maintenance
Harvesting
Supervision of casual employees (as required)
Ensuring standard operating procedures