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Welcome new and post graduates

Are you ready to launch your career in agriculture? With your knowledge and background, you can make a real difference in the world. From learning new skills to taking on leadership roles, you have the opportunity to grow and succeed in this exciting industry. Our Professional Development Programs are designed for recent college graduates looking to accelerate their career through business exposure and mentorship. At BASF Agricultural Solutions, you’ll find an extraordinary career where you can realize your true potential.

 

In addition to a competitive starting salary and other company benefits, you will be given the opportunity to learn from business leaders across the organization, deepening your industry and agronomic knowledge through a structured learning environment.

 

To apply, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA, recent or upcoming graduate of business or agriculture undergrad program
  • Geographically mobile, willing to relocate and travel as required by the program
  • Must be eligible to work in Canada
  • Willingness to learn
  • Interest in agriculture
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Technical and Research PDP

Leveraging your agronomy technical skills (M.Sc. required), you will participate in two 12-month rotations in our technical/research teams. One will be a 12-month assignment at a BASF research farm location in Canada. The other will be part of our Technical Services, managing commercial trials and becoming a BASF product expert by providing technical positioning and support to both internal and external customers. This role interacts with biology, sales representatives and account managers within the given territory. You will also investigate and utilize data analysis to provide strategic direction to meet sales objectives. 

 

Program start dates are flexible and will depend on final defense of thesis or dissertation. Final placement is highly dependent on business need. 

Sales and Marketing PDP

This program consists of two 12-month rotations in Marketing and then Sales with the objective to give you opportunity to learn, explore and succeed. You will be given strategic assignments within the AP Canada Marketing or Customer Solutions teams where you will be focused on marketing operations, product marketing, product launches, project management and market research. Your sales rotation will be anywhere across Canada aimed at providing you with opportunities to work with our sales force and enhancing your cropping system knowledge. 

 

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in development opportunities, including skill development, workshops, roundtables with executives and mentorships. As a Sales and Marketing Professional Development Program participant, you’ll benefit from a solid foundation in marketing, sales and agronomic skills and depart the program prepared to transition into a challenging full-time role with our Canadian sales team.

 

Typical start dates are in April of each year, but some flexibility may apply for individual scenarios. Final placement after program completion is dependent on business need. 

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Professional Development Program graduates

What are our former Professional Development Program (PDP) graduates saying about their BASF PDP experience?

 

“My experience in the PDP program was invaluable. The program allowed me the opportunity to gain both exposure and mentorship as well, an understanding of the business from a variety of perspectives.  I was able to develop technical skills and relationships in the program that I now build on as I continue my career with BASF.”

 

Anique Josuttes M.Sc.

Technical Marketing Specialist – Seed Solutions

Former PDP

 

“The PDP program gave me experience in a diverse set of indications within BASF and allowed me to work with teams across the organization. It set me up with the technical and collaborative skills necessary for a career in ag research.” 

 

                                                                    

Alex Sanders

Field Biologist, Fungicides

Former PDP

 

“The PDP program gave me the opportunity to see a few different aspects of the business early in my career with the sales and marketing teams. This a allowed me to see what was out there and build connections with different people in different functions in the organization.”

 

 

Daniel Packer 

Manager, Commercial Operations

Former PDP

Apply to the BASF Professional Development Program

The BASF Professional and Leadership Development Programs were created to provide highly motivated, mobile-minded current university students and recent graduates an opportunity to enhance their professional skills through a variety of diverse learning experiences.

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