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You can be part of an inclusive team of diverse talent and character. In this diversity lies our greatest strength.

Description

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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!

Canola Breeding Summer Associate - Internship (2301888)

Contract Duration: 4 \xe2\x80\x93 6 months (Summer)

Location: Regina

Wage: $22hr - $29hr

Formula for Success: As a Canola Breeding Associate, you will join our Breeding team where you will be involved in\xe2\x80\xa6

• Field trials for local and global breeding programs with the goal of developing hybrids that provide the highest return to growers.
• You will be responsible for field activities relating to variety development and registration from seeding to harvest including seed set up, land preparation, seeding, pest control, pollination management, plot maintenance, parental development, harvesting and supervision of casual employees as required.
• You will also be involved in crop health diagnosis through daily monitoring of field and research plots and data collection for Parental and Hybrid Selection.

Qualifications

Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You\xe2\x80\xa6

• Strong agronomic competence attained through pursuing or having obtained your degree in Agriculture or another college. Experience in the Agriculture Industry would be valuable but not required.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Ability to be flexible and modify plans as situations arise minimizing impact on results.
• Interest in Canola development and Breeding, Hybrid production as well as conducting Field Research Trials.
• Passion for Agriculture and are looking to gain hands on experience working with Canola within a Global business.
• Ability to deliver results in pursuit of both individual and team goals.
• Previous farm or machinery experience an asset but not required.

If you need any further assistance, please email Talent Acquisition at: agcampusrelations@basf.com

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 ta-canada@basf.com with the subject line \xe2\x80\x9cRecruitment Accommodation Request\xe2\x80\x9d.

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 myhr@basf.com to report fraud.

A unique total offer: you@BASF

At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That\'s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.

A unique total offer: you@BASF

At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That\'s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.

At BASF, we believe that people are the key to our long-term success and that talent is in everyone.
We thrive on giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfil personal ambitions\xe2\x80\xa6that\xe2\x80\x99s how we create chemistry. #belongatBASF

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Please note that we do not return paper applications including folders. Please submit copies only and no original documents.

Regina, SK, CA, S4N 6C2

BASF Canada

REDE - Research & Development

Summer Job

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