Canola Seed Production Summer Associate

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Now hiring! Canola Seed Production Summer Associate Contract Duration: 4 - 6 months (Summer 2027) Location: Lethbridge, AB Wage: $25 - $32 / Hour During peak periods in the season, overtime will be paid for evenings or weekends. We are looking for a Canola Seed Production Summer Associate to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Lethbridge,AB. 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! Students will be hired and employed through a third-party contracting agency - Raise Recruiting. Opportunities are based on business needs at our sites. Candidates resumes will be presented to BASF based on requirements of the assignments being a match and fit based on experience. Applications can be considered for multiple opportunities now through March 31, 2027. If you are selected, you will be contacted about the summer employment opportunity directly. As a Canola Seed Production Summer Associate, you create chemistry by... Joining our team where you will be involved in plot and field scale trials for the Certified Seed Supply team. Working with growers within your assigned regions in the production of InVigor canola for market. Being involved in all aspects of seed production from seeding to harvest, including planting, spraying, crop synchronization, mowing harvesting, sample processing, monitoring the health of the crop as it matures and scouting fields for weed, disease and insect pressure. Maintaining relationships with growers and providing agronomic advice in relation to certified seed production under the recommendation of the Production Agronomist. If you have... Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Strong attention to detail in delivering results. Demonstrated problem solving skills and comfort working alone from time to time. The ability to be flexible and modify plans as situations arise, minimizing impact on results. Experience with farm equipment (highly desired). Agronomic knowledge attained through pursuing your degree in Agriculture or similar program, preferably along with experience in the Agriculture or Farming Industry . 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. Pay Transparency BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $25 - $32. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 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”.