Greenhouse Summer Associate
Saskatoon (Census Division No. 11) Sales
Job description
You can be part of an inclusive team of diverse talent and character. In this diversity lies our greatest strength.
Description
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 challenging and rewarding work environment and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development.
Where the Chemistry Happens…
Greenhouse Summer Student
Contract Duration – 4 months (Summer)
Location: Saskatoon Breeding Farm
Responsibilities:
Provide assistance to breeding projects to ensure seed quality and quantity for continued use in the Greenhouse and Doubled Haploid programs which involves seeding to harvest responsibilities, tissue and seed sampling, removal of contaminants, pollinators and pollination control and maintenance and care of greenhouse plants. Provide assistance in seed cleaning. Provide assistance in cleaning of greenhouse and stocking supplies. Assist in other department programs (pathology and field as required).
Qualifications
Ingredients for Success: What We Look For in You…
Qualifications:
Good communication skills with the ability to take initiative and work in a team environment. Knowledge or experience in a greenhouse environment and with the general care and maintenance of plants. Demonstrates problem solving skills, self-motivated. Ability to be flexible and modify plans according to priorities.
We welcome and encourage applications from all persons. BASF has a robust policy of accommodating employees who are able to perform the essential duties of the job upon accommodation. In particular, applicants with disabilities are entitled to a recruitment process and accessible materials.