| Date Posted: | Sep 21, 2026 | |
| Closing Date: | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Location: | Alberta | |
| Status: | Summer / Seasonal | |
| Number of Positions: | 2 |
Description
Locations: Ardrossan, AB and Sherwood Park, AB
Contract Duration: 4- 8 months (Summer 2027)
Wage: $25 - $32 / Hour
During peak periods in the season, overtime will be paid for evenings or weekends.
Welcome to BASF
We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.
#ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice
Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!
The Teams
Agronomic Excellence: Working with mid-sized research plots, you will assist in evaluating new and up-and-coming hybrid canola varieties along with agronomic research trials. There are also opportunities to assist with and attend sales tours in the area.
Breeding Operations: Working with small sized research plots, you will assist in evaluating potential Parental and hybrid canola varieties being developed for the market. There will be additional opportunities to work with disease research, hybrid production, and parental nurseries (dependent on location).
Trait Development Operations: Working with small sized research plots, you will assist in evaluating potential hybrid canola varieties and traits not yet on the market. Confined field trial monitoring is also a key component of these positions.
Qualifications
If you have...
Studied/studying Agriculture or a related field.
Genuine interest in agronomics, plant breeding, hybrid devlopment, or field research
Enjoyed solving problems and adapting to changing field conditions.
Want to gain real-world experience in a global agri-business.
Worked independently or as part of a team.
Current Class 5 Alberta Driver's License (for Alberta positions specifically).
Bonus: You have worked on a farm or with machinery - but it not required.
Responsibilities
As a Canola Research Summer Associate, you create chemistry by...
Supporting trial activities to develop and evaluate canola hybrids.
Supporting the full crop cycle — from seed prep and planting to pest control, pollination, and harvest.
Monitoring crop health and collecting data to support hybrid and parental selection.
Helping with field logistics and supervising casual staff when needed
Pay Rate
$25 - $32 / Hour