Agriculture/Horticulture Technical Services Representative - Contract

Now hiring! Agriculture/Horticulture Technical Services Representative - Contract

We are looking for an Agriculture/Horticulture Technical Services Representative to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Ontario.

This role is on the Road.

We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

Key Responsibilities

• Executing and managing all Demand Creation trials and activities, including all technical requirements such as ability to operate equipment related to spraying, maintenance and harvest.
• Supervising Technical Agronomy Interns who support summer demand creation activities and data collection of large-scale grower applied trials and other key projects.
• Coordinating third party research associated with third party demo sites.
• Monitoring and positively influencing key centers of influence (COI) such as universities, consultants, provincial extension staff and retail agronomists through relationship building and regular contact.
• Technically transferring information through the development and delivery of presentations to both external and internal customers through a variety of presentation tools.
• Providing technical training and reinforcement of product positioning with sales team.
• Supporting sales team members and a defined list of external customers within the region, ensuring that marketing, sales and technical positions are in alignment.
• Using generated field and university research data to develop tools that support marketing and sales tactics.

Qualifications and Experience

• A M.Sc in Agriculture/Biology with emphasis on crop science, weed science, agronomy, entomology, plant pathology or related discipline with 1.5 years of relevant experience is preferred. Candidates with a B.Sc and a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in sales, research or related functions will also be considered.
• Experience in the Horticulture industry, working with and understanding growers and retail customers.
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills with the ability to influence without authority.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills combined with a passion for making a positive difference in the agriculture industry.
• An ability to self‑manage time, resources and energy appropriately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and web‑based applications.
• A CCSC (or willing to obtain) is mandatory. Willingness to achieve P.Ag, or CCA.
• Ability to travel overnight on an as‑needed basis.
• A valid driver’s license.

Benefits

BASF provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive health and insurance plans, a robust retirement benefits program with company‑matching contributions, and extensive learning and development opportunities.

Pay Transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $xxx - $xxx. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

BASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We seek to make our recruitment process accessible for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact with the subject line “Recruitment Accommodation Request”.