Now hiring! Agronomic Excellence Summer Associate
Contract Duration: 4 - 6 months (Summer 2026)
Location: Brandon, MB
Wage: $24 - $31 / Hour
During peak periods in the season, overtime will be paid for evenings or weekends.
We are looking for a Agronomic Excellence Summer Associate to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Brandon, MB.
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.
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, 2026. If you are selected, you will be contacted about the summer employment opportunity directly.
As a Agronomic Excellence Summer Associate, you create chemistry by...
Conducting field trials with the local Agronomic Excellence group to evaluate canola hybrids, seed technology and agronomic practices with goal of developing regional, hybrid specific agronomic practices.
Assisting with field trial activities from seeding to harvest including seed set up, land preparation, planting, pest control, plot maintenance, harvesting and supervision of casual employees as required.
Regularly travelling in your local region for field scouting and crop health diagnosis through daily monitoring of field and research plots, data collection and analysis.
If you have...
Strong agronomic competence attained through pursuing your degree in Agriculture, or another college along with experience in the Agriculture Industry
Familiarity and practical experience with agriculture equipment is an asset.
Ability to deliver results in pursuit of both individual and team goals.
Previous experience in agriculture field research is an asset.
Attention to detail and demonstrated problem solving skills.
Ability to be flexible and modify plans as situations arise minimizing impact on results
Driver’s license
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 2025 as one of Canada's Top Employers for eleventh consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the twelfth 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.
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