Canola Breeding Summer Associate

2 weeks ago

Saskatoon, Canada BASF Canada Inc. Full time $22 - $29
Now hiring Canola Breeding Summer Associate


Contract Duration: 4 months (Summer)


Saskatoon, SK


Wage: $22 - $29 / hour


During peak periods in the season, overtime will be paid for evenings or weekends.


We are looking for a Canola Breeding Summer Associate - Precision Technology to join our AP team in Saskatoon, SK.


Come create chemistry with us


BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.


As a Canola Breeding Summer Associate - Precision Technology, you create chemistry by...
  • Conducting precision technology-focused activities for field trials of local and global breeding programs aimed at developing hybrids that provide the highest return to growers.
  • Preparing fields for aerial surveys, creating survey plans, scheduling data collection routines, validating processes, processing image data, acquiring data, and conducting data analytics for the breeding pipeline.
  • Planning and conducting surveys using remotely piloted aircraft to gather data on specific phenotypic targets at different growth stages of the crop, subject to holding a valid basic operations drone pilot certificate.
  • Utilizing your comfort with statistical programming in R or Python to take on data analysis and model development tasks that enhance your problem-solving skills.
  • Engaging in a variety of field activities related to variety development and registration, including seed setup, land preparation, seeding, crop health diagnosis, pest control, pollination management, plot maintenance, parental development, harvesting, and supervising casual employees as needed.
  • Working both independently and in a group setting, depending on the task at hand.
If you have...
  • A thorough understanding of plant breeding, agronomy, and precision technology in agriculture attained through your degree or diploma, or if you recently obtained your degree or diploma in the last 2 years.
  • An educational focus on Agriculture or a related program/field such as Biology, Computer Science, or Engineering.
  • A basic operations drone pilot certificate (this is an asset, and we are willing to guide you in obtaining the license if you don’t have it currently).
  • A working knowledge of R or Python (this is an asset, but not a requirement).
  • An interest in precision agriculture and canola breeding, even if you do not have direct experience in the Agriculture Industry.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible as situations arise, minimizing impact on results.
  • The ability to deliver results in pursuit of both individual and team goals.
  • Previous farm, machinery, or drone experience (this is an asset but not a requirement, as these skills will be developed on the job).
About us


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 2024 as one of Canada's Top Employers for tenth consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the eleventh 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.


Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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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 ta-canada@basf.com with the subject line “Recruitment Accommodation Request”.

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