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Breeding Agronomist

2 months ago


Saskatoon, Canada BASF Canada Full time

**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’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 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’s 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

**Breeding Agronomist (2300882) - **Saskatoon, SK**

**_Where the Chemistry Happens _**

Accountable to the Breeder responsible for Inbred Development, Nursery and Production. This position is in Saskatoon, and will be responsible for establishing and maintaining nurseries, production, and breeding trials for the purpose of evaluation, statistical analysis, and selection with the goal of developing, and registering hybrids that meet market needs and will provide the highest return to growers.

**_Formula for Success: You Will _**
- Be involved in field trials for local and global Oilseed Breeding programs with the goal of developing hybrids that provide the highest return to growers.
- Participate in the North American Breeding seed setup to ensure all protocols are completed and ready for spring planting in a timely fashion.
- Prepare breeding material and participate in winter nursery (contra) when required.
- 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, and harvesting.
- Be involved in crop health diagnosis through daily monitoring of field and research plots, data collection and analysis.
- Supervise and coach the Summer Associates and casual employees as required.
- Depending on the specifics of the role, may oversee data analysis and putting packages together for Parental Development or lower-level hybrid advancement.
- Perform seed logistics activities and germplasm maintenance of Oilseed material.
- Support QA/QMS in activities as required by the breeding program.
- Be responsible for clear communication, interaction, and follow-up with Lead Project Breeder about Status on projects and activities.

**Qualifications**

**_Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You _**
- Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or related discipline.
- Experience in plant breeding, genetics, canola agronomy, canola botany, pollen flow, genetic purity, conducting research trials using statistical design and analysis are all assets.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to be flexible and modify plans as required to minimize impact on data and production as situations arise.
- The ability to work independently as well as in a team either as a member or supervising contract employees is required in fulfilling job responsibilities.

A valid class 5 driver’s license, heavy trailering endorsement is an asset.

Strong computer skills and ability to use database tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

**Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You**

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.

**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 re


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