Canola Parent Seed Summer Associate - Internship

BASF
CA - British Columbia - Kamloops
November 6, 2024

Now hiring! Canola Parent Seed Summer AssociateContract Duration: 4 - 6 months (Summer) Kamloops, BC Wage: $22 - $30 / hour

We are looking for a Canola Parent Seed Summer Associate to join our AP team in Kamloops, BC.

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 Canola Parent Seed Summer Associate, you create chemistry by

Assisting in the production of parent seed with a focus on meeting both yield and quality standards.
Being involved in all aspects of parent seed production including:
- Organization and execution of parent seed activities from seeding to harvesting.
- Site preparation, planting, spraying, volunteer control, roguing, crop inspection, pollination, harvest
- activities, site cleanup and all other required production activities
- Quality Control
- Supervision of casual employees and grower relations
- Monitoring the health of the crop as it matures and providing data and recommendations is an important
- responsibility in this role

If you have

Agronomic knowledge attained through pursuing your degree in Agriculture or related discipline; coupled
with experience in the agriculture/natural science industry.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as contribute to a dynamic team environment.
Proven ability to deliver results.
Strong attention to detail.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills will be vital in your relations with growers.
Class 3 driver's license or Heavy Trailer Endorsement would be considered an asset.

About us

As the world's leading chemical company, we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

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 in 2024 as one of Canada's Top Employers for tenth consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the eleventh year in a row, and twice being named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Best Diversity Employers.

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.

Belong to Something Bigger.

Privacy Statement

BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request personal or financial information of any kind via either text message or direct message on any social media platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never offer a candidate a position and request a cheque for equipment or any other type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact to report fraud.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

BASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We seek to make our recruitment process accessible for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact with the subject line "Recruitment Accommodation Request". Date posted: 11/06/2024

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