Canola Research Summer Associate

Now hiring! Canola Research Summer Associate

Locations: Ardrossan or Sherwood Park, AB 

Contract Duration: 4 - 8 months (Summer 2026) 

Wage: $24 - $31 / Hour 

During peak periods in the season, overtime will be paid for evenings or weekends. 

We are looking for a Canola Research Summer Associate to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Ardrossan or Sherwoord Park, AB. 

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.   

Trait Development Operations: Working with small sized research plots, you will assist in evaluating potential hybrid canola varieties and traits not yet on the market. Confined field trial monitoring is also a key component of these positions.  

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 Canola Research Summer Associate, you create chemistry by...

• Supporting trial activities to develop and evaluate canola hybrids.
• Supporting the full crop cycle — from seed prep and planting to pest control, pollination, and harvest.
• Monitoring crop health and collecting data to support hybrid and parental selection.
• Helping with field logistics and supervising casual staff when needed

If you have...

• Studied/studying Agriculture or a related field.
• Genuine interest in agronomics, plant breeding, hybrid devlopment, or field research
• Enjoyed solving problems and adapting to changing field conditions.
• Want to gain real-world experience in a global agri-business. 
• Worked independently or as part of a team. 
• Current Class 5 Alberta Driver's License (for Alberta positions specifically).
• Bonus: You have worked on a farm or with machinery - but it not required. 

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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