Now hiring! Technical Service Specialist - Edmonton, Northern Alberta, and Saskatchewan

We are looking for a Technical Service Specialist - Edmonton, Northern Alberta, and Saskatchewan to join our EC team.

**Field Role: Edmonton, AB, Northern AB, and Saskatchewan / Company Car provided

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Coatings division is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints as well as applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates in a wide range of industries. This portfolio is supplemented by "Beyond Paint Solutions", which enable new applications with innovative surfaces.

In this role, you will work with some of the largest Body Shop and Distribution organizations in the market through paint application process development, correct application of products through teaching & hands on demonstrations, and helping the sales team convert new business. You will work closely with the sales team to make sure our distribution partners are properly trained and can effectively sell and position our product offerings against competitive product lines. In addition, you will work with the Business Development and Sales team to gain business and ensure identified Body Shop KPI’s are achieved.

As a Technical Service Specialist - Edmonton, Northern Alberta, and Saskatchewan, you create chemistry by...

• Being responsible for the technical success of BASF’s automotive refinish products in the Edmonton, Northern Alberta, and Saskatchewan markets.
• Working on coating technologies including solvent & water borne base coat/clear coat systems, OEM paint approval process, new product and process development at the field level and affect positive financial impact through product usage and application training.
• Training and developing our Body Shop and Distribution customers, you will make process improvement recommendations that can be highly valuable to end users.
• Leading new product and customer demonstrations and proficient in product application, selling and implementing new products, and generating a positive experience with BASF-branded products.
• Participating in the technical aspects of the sales process.
• Leading customer training to ensure BASF product proficiencies and product conversions of new BASF customers.
• Working with the BASF team to help meet and exceed new business and financial targets.
• Adding value to our customers through root cause analysis, trouble-shooting technical applications, and color match issues.

If you have...

• Refinish Technician license (Red Seal a plus) coupled with relevant experience.
• At least 5 + years of industry experience.
• Strong understanding of competitive products and tools.
• Proficiency with BASF’s current Automotive Refinish products and technology tools (a plus).
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office tools to lead presentations focused on introducing new products to the market and supporting a better understanding of BASF-branded products.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• CRM expertise is a plus.

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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