Canola Breeding Summer Associate - Internship

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Canola Breeding Summer Associate - Internship (91321)

Contract Duration: 4 – 8 months (Summer)   

Location: Swift Current

Wage: $22 - $29 /hour

Formula for Success: You Will…

• Field trials for local and global breeding programs with the goal of developing hybrids that provide the highest return to growers.  
• You will 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, harvesting and supervision of casual employees as required.  
• You will also be involved in crop health diagnosis through daily monitoring of field and research plots and data collection for Parental and Hybrid Selection    

Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You…

• Strong agronomic competence attained through pursuing or having obtained your degree in Agriculture or another college. Experience in the Agriculture Industry would be valuable but not required.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills. 
• Ability to be flexible and modify plans as situations arise minimizing impact on results. 
• Interest in Canola development and Breeding, Hybrid production as well as conducting Field Research Trials.
• Passion for Agriculture and are looking to gain hands on experience working with Canola within a Global business.
• Ability to deliver results in pursuit of both individual and team goals.
• Previous farm or machinery experience an asset but not required.  

If you need any further assistance, please email Talent Acquisition at: agcampusrelations@basf.com

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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.

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