Seasonal Technical Associate - Saskatoon, Regina, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Winnipeg, Ontario, Brandon

Job Field: REDE - Research & Development
Location: Saskatoon, CA
Company: BASF Canada
Job Type: Standard
Job ID: EN_CA_1703913

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

Description

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’s 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 challenging and rewarding work environment and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development. Where the Chemistry Happens…

Seasonal Technical Associate - April 30, 2018- August 31, 2018

Job duties include:

• Organize and help manage large scale market development field trials
  • 40 ac trials initiated by growers
  • Evaluate Seed Treatments, Herbicides and Fungicides on numerous cropping systems
• Help with field demonstration sites and grower tours
• Ability to work alone with remote supervision
• This position involves direct interaction with growers and helps build strong agronomy skills

Qualifications

Ingredients for Success: What We Look For in You…

• Qualifications:

  - Enrolled/recently completed an agriculture science or related degree program

  - High level of enthusiasm and strong communication skills

  - Strong committment to learn and gain experience in technical development

  - Previous agricultural experience is an assest, but not required

  - Valid Driver‘s License

We welcome and encourage applications from all persons. BASF has a robust policy of accommodating employees who are able to perform the essential duties of the job upon accommodation. In particular, applicants with disabilities are entitled to a recruitment process and accessible materials.