About the role#
This is a full-time summer position for students or recent graduates interested in canola development. You will support the Agricultural Solutions team by contributing to field trials and variety development programs. Please note that students are hired and employed through a third-party contracting agency, Raise Recruiting.
What you'll do#
- Support local and global breeding programs through hands-on field trial involvement.
- Manage variety development and registration activities from seeding to harvest, including land preparation, pest control, pollination management, and plot maintenance.
- Conduct daily monitoring of research plots to diagnose crop health and collect data.
- Supervise casual employees as needed.
- Work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or a degree/diploma in Agriculture or a related field, obtained within the last 2 years.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt plans as conditions change.
- A genuine interest in canola development.
- Ability to meet goals both individually and as part of a group.
- Previous experience in the agriculture industry or with farm machinery is considered an asset.
Location & details#
- Locations: Yorkton and Kamsack, Saskatchewan.
- Term: Summer 2027 (4 to 8 months).
- Pay: $25 to $32 per hour, with overtime pay for evenings or weekends during peak periods.
- Work modality: On-site.
About BASF
BASF is a chemical manufacturing company founded in 1865. Based in Ludwigshafen, the firm operates as a public company with over 10,000 employees. It maintains a diverse portfolio across sectors including chemicals, materials, industrial solutions, and nutrition. The business provides products for agricultural solutions and surface technologies.
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