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: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> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">If you love being outdoors and operating heavy equipment, then we can’t wait to talk to you! We are looking for a Professional Applicator that is eager to get behind the wheel and help our customers thrive. </span></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">In this role, you will:</span></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-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, such as loaders, skid steers, forklifts, etc.</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">Apply dry fertilizer and/or 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, and 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">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> <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">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">Ability to read maps, and work orders, as well as 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">Willingness to work in 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">Willingness to work extended hours during peak times.</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> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;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-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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">We value<strong> relationships</strong> and people first and foremost.</span></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 are a company that <strong>gives 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 provide 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, <strong>Company-paid health and dental</strong> premiums, generous <strong>RRSP </strong>matching program<strong> </strong>and <strong>Paid Time Off </strong>(<em>full</em><em>-time positions only).</em></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:Arial, sans-serif">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> </div>