About the role#
This is a summer position based in Regina, Saskatchewan. You will join the Agricultural Solutions team to support canola breeding programs. This role involves hands-on work in field trials and variety development. Note that students are hired and employed through a third-party agency, Raise Recruiting.
What you'll do#
- Participate in local and global breeding program field trials.
- Manage variety development activities from seeding to harvest.
- Handle tasks including seed set up, land preparation, pest control, pollination management, and plot maintenance.
- Supervise casual employees as needed.
- Monitor crop health daily through field and research plot inspections.
- Collect data to support research goals.
- Work both independently and as part of a group depending on the daily task.
What you'll need#
- A degree or diploma in Agriculture or a related field, or graduation from such a program within the last two years.
- Knowledge of breeding and agronomic principles.
- Ability to solve problems and adjust plans when situations change.
- An interest in canola development.
- A focus on delivering results for individual and team goals.
- Experience in the agriculture industry or with farm machinery is considered an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Regina, SK.
- Term: Summer 2027 (4 to 6 months).
- Pay: $25 to $32 per hour.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
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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