Bayer- Parent Seed Summer Associate

A day in the life…

As a highly motivated Parent Seed Summer Associate you will join the Bayer powered by Impres team for a 4-month summer contract. In this position, you will spend a lot of time driving to field locations across the beautiful British Columbia region and spend majority of your day to day outdoors. You will work closely with the parent seed team on specific project activities and seasonal work priorities. You will also assist Seed Technicians with all aspects of canola parent seed production such as field monitoring, rouging, drip irrigation, equipment operation, sampling, pollination activities, special projects etc. In this position you will also get the opportunity to take part in community engagement projects and team building events.

What you bring to the table…

· You are a current student pursuing an Associate’s (Diploma), Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree program, a focus on agriculture.

· You have effective verbal and written communication skills.

· You are detail and results-orientated with the ability to work independently.

· You can balance multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

· You have strong motivational, organization, time management and problem-solving skills and can work long hours as required.

· You possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Our Story

Bayer CropScience & Impres have partnered for our 2027 Summer Student Program! The Bayer powered by Impres experience offers ambitious students unique, hands-on experience and a real opportunity to make a difference. We set our summer students up for success with industry-leading training, competitive compensation, and rewarding recognition programs. Here, you will thrive in a diverse culture dedicated to a powerful global vision: Health for All, Hunger for None. Our goal is to challenge you with interesting, meaningful work while having fun, building your network, and celebrating your successes along the way. Ready to jumpstart your career in 2027? Apply today!

What We Offer

· Gain valuable skill development and career goal-setting opportunities to build your resume.

· Receive hands-on, on-the-job training and mentorship from industry professionals.

· Work in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment where your voice matters.

· Thrive in a supportive workplace that prioritizes your health, safety, and overall wellbeing.

The hourly salary range will be $19.00 to $23.50, depending on your completed level of education.

We truly appreciate the time and effort put into every application. Due to the high volume of interest, we receive for our student programs, we will only be able to contact candidates who meet the required qualifications.

Impres is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of inclusion & diversity that embraces and encourages employees’ differences as it is our belief that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, values, and purpose.

While our HR team reviews all applications, our hiring process may include AI-enabled screening tools for keywords and minimum qualifications.