About this role
<p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong style="font-weight:bold">Central Ontario FS, a division of GROWMARK, Inc</strong>., is a great company to work for, large enough to offer solid career opportunities and great benefits, but with a friendly, personal feel. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At <strong style="font-weight:bold">Central Ontario FS</strong>, we specialize in agronomy, energy products and grain marketing. We are driven to deliver innovative solutions to help improve the profitability of our customers and farmer owners.</span></p> <p> </p><p style="margin:1.65pt 14.4pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:1.65pt 14.4pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">If you love operating big equipment and have a passion for agriculture, then we can’t wait to talk to you! We are looking for Applicators who are eager to go above and beyond to help our growers get the best yield possible. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING </span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:1.65pt;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:1.65pt 14.4pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Operate agricultural application equipment, loaders, skid steers, forklift</span></li> <li style="margin:1.65pt 14.4pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment</span></li> <li style="margin:1.65pt 14.4pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Responsible for the application of dry and liquid crop protection products</span></li> <li style="margin:1.65pt 14.4pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Complete required paperwork, driver’s logs / daily inspections</span></li> <li style="margin:1.65pt 14.4pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ensure application is made in a timely manner that promotes superior customer service and professionalism</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:1.65pt 14.4pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:1.65pt 14.4pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><u><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE </span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:1.65pt 14.4pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">Normally requires a high school diploma</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">A strong mechanical aptitude with ability to problem solve</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">Demonstrate basic computer and math skills</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">Demonstrate ability to read maps, work orders, follow specific delivery directions and instructions</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">Agriculture experience an asset</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">Professional applicator experience an asset</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">Indoor/Outdoor working conditions with some lifting and climbing requirements</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">May be required to work extended hours</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">A current Ag Exterminator License, and/or Nutrient Technician License would be a definite asset</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">Must possess a valid driver’s license (preferably class DZ), a driving abstract that represents a history of safe operation, as well as the ability to maintain insurability</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">We value<strong> relationships</strong> and people first and foremost</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:1.65pt;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:1.65pt 14.4pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:15.8pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We are a company that <strong>give back</strong> to the community </span></li> <li style="margin:1.65pt 14.4pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:15.8pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We emphasize <strong>sustainability</strong> practices and stewardship of our resources</span></li> <li style="margin:1.65pt 14.4pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:15.8pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We enjoy access to in-house <strong>training</strong> and <strong>leadership development</strong> opportunities</span></li> <li style="margin:1.65pt 14.4pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:15.8pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We ensure that employee<strong> health</strong> and <strong>wellness</strong> matters to us!</span></li> <li style="margin:1.65pt 14.4pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:15.8pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We offer a robust benefits package including generous <strong>RRSP programs </strong>and <strong>Paid Time Off, </strong>including paid <strong>Volunteer</strong> time<strong> (Full-Time only).</strong></span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Paid overtime, when needed.</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;color:#424242">Performance bonuses/ Profit Sharing.</span></li> </ul><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT US</u></strong></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Central Ontario FS is a retail division of GROWMARK, INC. serves local producers across Central and Southern Ontario. We provide leading-edge agronomic products & solutions, including precision ag services delivered by a skilled team of professionals, as well as a variety of fuel and energy solutions.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Our average full-time tenure is 12 years, with 20% of our full-timers having more than 25 years of service.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We are an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This posting is for an existing vacancy.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong style="font-weight:bold"><strong>SALARY RANGE: $24.00 - $27.00</strong></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">We recognize that exceptional talent doesn’t always fit neatly into a bracket. If your qualifications and experience exceed our normal requirements, we are willing to consider a higher rate.</span><strong style="font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </span></strong></strong></span></p> </div>