Job Description

Canola Breeding Summer Intern - Grow Your Future with BASF
Come create chemistry with us!
At BASF Agricultural Solutions, we're not just about crops, we're about cultivating innovation, sustainability, and the next generation of leaders. As a Canola Breeding Summer Intern, you'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of agriculture while building your own career foundation.
Internship Details:

• Duration: 4 months (Summer 2026)
• Locations: Ardrossan, AB; Saskatoon, SK; Winnipeg, MB
• Compensation: $24 - $31 / Hour

Why Join Us?
This isn't your average internship. At BASF, you'll:

• Make an Impact: Contribute to field trials for local and global breeding programs aimed at developing high-return hybrids for growers.
• Build Your Network: Collaborate with development teams and casual employees across the business.
• Learn by Doing: Engage in field activities from seeding to harvest including seed setup, land preparation, pest control, pollination management, plot maintenance, parental development, harvesting, and crop health diagnosis.
• Grow Your Career: Gain exposure to variety development and registration processes and develop machinery skills on the job.
• Have Fun: Balance working independently and in a team setting, while taking on new challenges that let you experience agriculture while building lasting connections.

What You'll Learn:

• How to manage field trials and monitor crop health.
• The process of variety development and registration.
• Leadership and problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment.

What You'll Do:

• Participate in breeding programs and field activities.
• Monitor field and research plots for crop health and collect data.
• Supervise casual employees as required.
• Adapt plans as situations arise to minimize impact on results.

What We're Looking For:

• You're currently enrolled in an Agriculture or related degree/diploma program.
• You're passionate about canola development and making a difference.
• You demonstrate problem-solving skills and flexibility.
• You're a strong communicator, organized, and ready to learn.
• Previous farm or machinery experience is an asset but not required.

To be eligible for this internship, you must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program. We do not accept applications from students who have already graduated.
Ready to grow with us? Apply now and let's shape the future of agriculture-together.
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The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you'll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career. We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role.
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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 2025 as one of Canada's Top Employers for eleventh consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the twelfth 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.
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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...that's how we create chemistry. #belongatBASF
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Ardrossan, AB, CA, T8E 2L4 Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3P 0Z9 Saskatoon, SK, CA, S7K 3J9
BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada Inc.
Research & Development
Temporary
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