Greenhouse Summer Associate

About the role

BASF Agricultural Solutions is hiring a Greenhouse Summer Associate for its Agricultural Solutions team in Saskatoon, SK. The position is a 4-month summer program (Summer 2027) and students are hired and employed through a third-party recruiting agency. Applications are open until March 31, 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Assist breeding projects so that seed quality and quantity are maintained for the Greenhouse and Doubled Haploid programs, covering seeding to harvest, tissue and seed sampling, removal of contaminants, pollinator and pollination control, and plant maintenance and care.
• Assist in seed cleaning.
• Assist in cleaning the greenhouse and stocking supplies.
• Assist with other department programs such as pathology and field work as required.

Required profile

• Knowledge or experience in a greenhouse environment and in the general care and maintenance of plants.
• Plant knowledge gained through a degree or diploma in Agriculture or through work experience.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to take initiative and work in a team.
• Problem-solving skills, self-motivation and flexibility to adjust plans according to priorities.

What we offer

• Pay of $25 - $32 per hour; overtime is paid for evenings or weekends during peak periods.
• Opportunities based on business needs at the site, with applications considered for several openings.