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Put theory into practice

Want to take your passion for agriculture to the next level? We’re always looking for the next generation of thinkers and doers to take on responsibility right from the start. As a part of our agricultural summer team, you will be paired with an assigned manager and mentor who will help guide you throughout your experience. Our BASF Agriculture Summer Opportunities program is created to provide early career leaders an opportunity to enhance professional skills through a variety of diverse hands-on learning experiences. Come shape your career at BASF.

  

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What do we look for in a student?

  • Adaptable
  • Coachable
  • Collaborative
  • Curious
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Proactive
  • Resilient
  • Self-Discipline

What makes you qualified?

  • Willingness to learn
  • Interest in agriculture
  • Strong academic record with at least one year of post-secondary studies 
  • Enthusiasm
  • Strong communication skills
  • History of extracurricular involvement
  • Valid driver’s license for most roles
  • Fresh perspectives
  • Willingness to travel within your territories (for some roles)
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What will you learn?

Learning extends beyond the workplace. Explore career paths, receive training on products, provide customer engagement, learn agronomic basics, develop professional and interpersonal skills, build your professional network and gain exposure to BASF operations.

 

The BASF Agriculture Summer Opportunities program will do more than build your resume, it will also help you discover your potential. You’ll receive project ownership, competitive compensation, a company-provided vehicle for field-based interns and the equipment needed to successfully execute role responsibilities.

  

Recent student experiences

What are our former students saying about their BASF summer experience?

Corine

Meet Corine, a previous summer student that we had the pleasure of connecting with. This was Corine’s second summer with BASF as a Summer Sales Intern in Southwestern Ontario. Corine had just finished her third year of the Food and Agricultural Business Co-op program at the University of Guelph and was working towards being in a customer facing role in Agri-lending.

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Tessa

Tessa has been a summer intern at BASF for three seasons in Alberta. She took part in our summer intern program most recently in the Sales team. Prior to her experiences at BASF, Tessa has worked as a farm hand, as well as with athletes in her community and in Calgary. Tessa will graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. In 2023, Tessa won the BASF Canada Top Intern award for all of her contributions during her season.

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Donovan

Meet Don, one of our recent summer associates. Don completed his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Lethbridge and joined the BASF team to work in the Canola Seed Production Program as an Agronomist Summer Associate.

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Shape your career at BASF

We’re always looking for the next generation of great innovators to impact our business and our customers today and tomorrow. We are convinced that diversity makes our company more successful. We look forward to your application, without regard to gender, age, national origin, citizenship, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, disability, race, or any other protected ground of discrimination.

 

In order to apply for the BASF Agriculture Summer Opportunities program, students must be currently enrolled and taking classes at an accredited program or institution and have completed at least one year of study.

  • Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • First year students may apply during their first semester of school to participate after their second semester
  • Graduate students may apply if currently enrolled in school
  • Must be eligible to work in Canada
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Once you’ve submitted your application online, a member of our Campus Relations team will review your cover letter, resume and any supplementary materials. If you are a match for the role, you’ll be invited for an interview.

  • Interviews could be on the phone, via video conference, or in person to assess your skills
  • Note: Live interviews will not be recorded, saved or shared; if you have any issues or concerns related to video interviewing, please consult with your Campus Relations partner
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Connect with us. We are one team, working together to create chemistry. Our Campus Relations team can help you connect with a program that matches your skills and talents. We love to chat with new people. Let’s get to know each other. 
 
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