Samples & Logistics HSE Specialist

Bayer CropScience Limited; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Samples & Logistics HSE Specialist in Saskatoon. This role involves managing logistics for chemical samples, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and facilitating communication across teams. Ideal candidates have a background in logistics and safety, with a relevant degree and training. The position offers competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Work-life flexibility programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in logistics or safety management.
• Training in WHMIS, TDG, IATA, and 49CFR.
• Ability to manage laboratory operations and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Manage sample distribution and track logistics for chemical samples.
• Ensure compliance with Bayer's safety guidelines and local regulations.
• Forecast and manage inventory for chemical samples.

Skills

Logistics management

Safety regulations knowledge

Inventory management

Communication skills

Education

B.Sc. in a related field

Diploma with relevant experience

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where Health for all, Hunger for none is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining impossible. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Samples & Logistics HSE Specialist

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the agricultural industry? At Bayer Crop Science, we are looking for a dedicated Samples & Logistics HSE Specialist to be a key player in ensuring the successful registration of agricultural chemicals. This role is essential in supporting our research efforts and driving forward our mission to provide sustainable agricultural solutions.

The registration of agricultural chemicals depends on the submission of comprehensive crop efficacy, tolerance, residue, and field dissipation studies to governmental regulatory authorities. This position is our internal resource to cross‑functionally support research in the form of supplying test materials for Field Solutions, Environmental Affairs, Agronomic Services and Marketing in generating data for support of product registration.

Bayer is committed to a flexible hybrid working environment. This is a permanent position based out of Saskatoon, SK.

What you will do

• Build strong relationships with our internal customers by delivering solutions that prioritize their needs.
• Foster open lines of communication with researchers, regulatory bodies, and marketing teams, ensuring a seamless and efficient process in the provision of chemical samples across Canada and into the USA/EU.
• Oversee the logistics of chemical samples, collaborating with North American and Global Samples Logistics teams to create efficiencies and ensure timely delivery.
• Partner with both internal and external stakeholders to source and procure the necessary products, representing Bayer Crop Science at industry meetings and contributing to our reputation for excellence.

Your responsibilities include

• Forecasting and Inventory Management: Gather orders from Canadian research teams, prioritize needs, procure samples, and manage the Saskatoon Chemical Samples Lab inventory for the upcoming season.
• Sample Distribution: Coordinate the receipt and distribution of chemical products to researchers, ensuring all samples are prioritized, tracked, labeled, and shipped efficiently.
• Documentation and Compliance: Handle all necessary documentation to facilitate smooth movement of chemical samples and maintain compliance with Bayer’s guidelines and local regulations.
• Global Tools Utilization: Actively populate and manage global software tools such as Velocity and RoSaL (SAP) throughout the chemical sample coordination process.
• Quality Assurance: Regularly assess the integrity and quality of chemical sample inventory to provide the best resources for research. Ensure disposal of chemical samples within Chemical Samples Lab according to Bayer Crop Science’s guidelines and in‑line with local and/or provincial regulations.
• Collaboration with Trade Teams: Maintain strong relationships with the Canadian Global Trade team for efficient sample imports and exports.
• Lab Operations Management and Compliance: Oversee lab equipment maintenance, procure supplies, collaborate with administration for CAPEX requests, and manage all sustainability and health & safety requirements in compliance with GLP guidelines. Provide functional leadership for Stewardship, Compliance and SSHE requirements for the Field Solutions Canada team and collaborate with the Regional Safety and Compliance lead to fulfill all Canadian activities and/or requirements.

Who you are

You are a detail‑oriented professional with a passion for logistics and safety in the agricultural sector. You bring:

• B.Sc. in a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or a Diploma with over 5 years of experience.
• Strong logistics experience in managing the safety of chemical goods material handling, packaging, inventory management, and shipping (Experience in crop protection logistics is a plus).
• Training and certification in WHMIS, TDG, IATA, and 49CFR.
• Proven ability to oversee laboratory operations and manage inventory control using software applications (e.g., SAP).
• Proficiency in MS Office and a quick adaptability to internal digital tools.
• Leadership abilities and a knack for working independently and managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Ability to master ongoing changes covering complex technical details and problem solving.
• A willingness to travel domestically and internationally from time to time.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and rewards package
• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
• Career development and global opportunities
• Work‑life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences and believe 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, and Bayer’s values and purpose.

All referral candidates must first be submitted via our internal referral system by a current Bayer employee in order to participate in the referral program. Once a Bayer employee has successfully referred you in our system, you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to complete your application.

This posting will be available for application until November 18, 2025.

Bayer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Candidates participating in our selection process requiring accommodation due to a disability or medical need are encouraged to notify the Bayer representative that they will be meeting with to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.

Location: Canada: Saskatchewan: Saskatoon
Division: Crop Science
Reference Code: 856220