Greenhouse Assistant

Now hiring! Greenhouse Assistant (Contract)

Saskatoon, SK - Onsite

We are looking for a Greenhouse Assistant to join our Agricultural Solutions 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.

We are looking for a Greenhouse Assistant to complete day to day tasks related to the greenhouse projects and operational requirements in our Saskatoon farm.

As a Greenhouse Assistant, you create chemistry by...

• Providing assistance to Greenhouse Breeding Technician’s and/or Double Haploid Technicians in managing Greenhouse plants.
• Ensuring seed quality and quantity for continued use in the Greenhouse and Double Haploid programs. This involves seeding to harvest responsibilities, tissue and seed sampling, removal of contaminants, pollinators and pollination control, and maintenance and care of greenhouse plants.
• Providing assistance in cleaning of greenhouse and stocking of supplies.
• Ensuring all activities are carried out in support of health and safety guidelines.

If you have...

• Possession of or are pursuing a Horticulture certificate, Diploma in Agriculture, or have previous experience in a greenhouse environment on a general basis (general greenhouse work).
• Knowledge or experience in a greenhouse environment and with the general care and maintenance of plants.
• Basic computer/data entry skills.
• Good communication skills with the ability to take initiative and work in a team environment.
• Excellent organization and record keeping skills.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. you@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you – the whole you – in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.  We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role.

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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