Canola Parent Seed Summer Associate - Chilliwack, Canada - BASF Canada

BASF Canada

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Chilliwack, Canada

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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

Canola Parent Seed Summer Associate:
Internship
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Contract Duration: - 6 months (Summer)
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Location: Chilliwack, British Columbia
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Wage: $22.00 hour to $29.00 hour
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_Formula for Success: As Parent Seed Associate, you will join our Parent Seeds Team, where you will be involved in _

Assist in the production of parent seed with a focus on meeting both yield and quality standards.
Involved in all aspects of parent seed production including:
Organization and execution of parent seed activities from seeding to harvesting.
Site preparation, planting, spraying, volunteer control, roguing, crop inspection, pollination, harvest activities, site cleanup and all other required production activities
Quality Control
Supervision of casual employees and grower relations
Monitoring the health of the crop as it matures and providing data and recommendations is an important responsibility in this role.

Qualifications

_Ingredients for Success:
What We Look for in You _

Agronomic knowledge attained through pursuing your degree in Agriculture or related discipline; coupled with experience in the agriculture/natural science industry.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as contribute to a dynamic team environment.
Proven ability to deliver results.
Strong attention to detail
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills will be vital in your relations with growers.
Class 3 driver's license or Heavy Trailer Endorsement would be considered an asset.

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.

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