Ag Professional Development Program - Research & Technical

Now hiring! Ag Professional Development Program - Research & Technical Location: Winkler, MB BASF's Professional Development Programs (PDPs) were created to provide highly motivated, mobile-minded recent university graduates an opportunity to enhance their professional skills through a variety of diverse learning experiences. Through their rotation participants will contribute to real-world assignments in collaboration with other BASF Technical Service Representatives and Biologists (R&D). The PDP role is a full time, permanent position that begins with a 24-month rotational program; with terms spent working in field research and technical service focused on crop protection and seed. The roles will be located across Canada and will focus on an array of agronomy and crop protection topics such as disease, insect and weed management. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will have the opportunity to join our Talent Pipeline for a role in a variety of disciplines. We offer excellent benefits, competitive compensation incentives and continuous learning opportunities. You can be part of an inclusive team of diverse talent and character. In this diversity lies our greatest strength. Welcome to BASF We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions! As a Ag Professional Development Program - Research & Technical, you create chemistry by... Successfully engaging across the business, as part of a North American cohort, your rotations will expand your network, allow you to grow personally and professionally, and learn a variety of valuable skill sets within different areas of the business. Each rotation will enhance product knowledge, market strategies, an understanding of our business and customer strategies. Leveraging your education and professional background you will provide technical skills to enhance BASF’s reputation with the customer and integrate within the business and technical community to bring additional value to BASF’s agricultural solutions customers. Effectively engaging across the business, you will become a Subject Matter Expert of BASF’s products and portfolio by providing technical support to both internal (retail and grower representatives, biology, technical service representatives) and external stakeholders (retail customers, agronomists and university personnel) Effectively communicating and positively influencing key stake holders through relationship building and regular contact. Your ability to be mobile will be critical. If you are or possess... An upcoming graduate with a Master of Science in, agronomy, weed science, pathology, entomology, biology or a related field. Self-motivated and results oriented. Customer focused. Mobility & commitment to relocation. Strong influencing & impact skills. Team oriented with a passion for agriculture. Valid Driver’s License. Strong communication skills. Seed / Crop Protection work experience an asset. Create your own chemistry with you@BASF Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. you@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you – the whole you – in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry. 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. About us BASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters. Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here . Diversity is our greatest strength! Join us in shaping the future as part of a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunity – regardless of gender, age, background, sexual orientation, disability, or personal beliefs. Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day. By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed. United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth. Privacy statement BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any 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”.