Technical Agronomy Summer Intern – Grow Your Future with BASF

Come create chemistry with us!

At BASF Agricultural Solutions, we’re not just about crops—we’re about cultivating innovation, sustainability, and the next generation of leaders. As a Technical Agronomy Intern, you’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of agriculture while building your own career foundation.

Internship Details:

• Duration: 4 months (Summer 2026)
• Location: Saskatoon
• Compensation: $24 - $31 / Hour

Why Join Us?

This isn’t your average internship. At BASF, you’ll:

• Make an Impact: Support large-scale agronomic trials and contribute to real-world agricultural solutions.
• Build Your Network: Engage with growers, retailers, and BASF teams across the business.
• Learn by Doing: Get hands-on experience with seeding, spraying, harvesting, and evaluating crop trials.
• Grow Your Career: Present your own research project to peers and senior leaders, and explore future career tracks.
• Have Fun: Participate in customer tours, field events, and team activities while working independently in the field.

What You’ll Learn:

• Agronomic trial design and execution.
• Crop evaluation techniques including plant vigor and stand counts.
• Safe operation of ATVs, sprayers, and farm equipment.
• Stakeholder engagement and professional communication.
• Time management and independent work in a regional setting.

What You’ll Do:

• Organize and manage large-scale trials (e.g., InVigor Demonstration Strip Trials).
• Conduct evaluations on seed treatments, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Support customer tours and presentations.
• Operate ATVs and pull-behind sprayers.
• Transport equipment between trial sites.
• Complete and present a demand creation or research project.

What We’re Looking For:

• Currently enrolled in an agriculture science or related degree program.
• Enthusiastic about agronomy and eager to learn.
• Strong communicator with a commitment to safety.
• Able to travel within your assigned region and work independently.
• Valid driver’s licence required.
• Experience with farm equipment and sprayers is an asset.

To be eligible for this internship, you must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program. We do not accept applications from students who have already graduated.

Ready to grow with us? Apply now and let’s shape the future of agriculture—together.

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 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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