Crop Scout (Row or Hort) -SUMMER 2026 - Central Ontario FS - Delhi, ON

GROWMARK; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A subsidiary in agronomy and energy products is seeking summer interns in Canada for hands-on experience in Agronomy. Ideal candidates will enjoy outdoor work, have a basic understanding of production agriculture, and be 18+. Responsibilities include scouting fields and using integrated pest management techniques. Position provides tools for both learning and practical experience in an engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a basic understanding of production agriculture.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license (Full G) and satisfactory driving record required.
• Ability to walk crop fields and conduct visual inspections of crops.

Responsibilities

• Use integrated pest management techniques to document field notes.
• Represent Central Ontario FS in growers' fields.
• Participate in required training on policies and procedures.

Skills

Business knowledge

Collaboration

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Skill development

Education

Enrolled in agriculture-related college or university

Job description

Central Ontario FS, a division of GROWMARK, Inc, is a great company to work for, large enough to offer solid career opportunities and great benefits, but with a friendly, personal feel.

At Central Ontario FS, 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.

Are you looking to get first-hand, boots on the ground experience in Agronomy?

Scouting with Central Ontario FS over the summer is an amazing opportunity to do this!

If you love the outdoors, working independently and are interested in learning about weed ID, crop staging, insects and diseases, have we got the position for you!

Come be part of the Agronomy team at Central Ontario FS for a fun, unforgettable summer, from which you will gain experiences that you will take with you throughout your entire career in agriculture.

Use integrated pest management (IPM) techniques, satellite imagery and GPS technology to document notes from the field that include weeds, insects, diseases and other yield limiting threats.

Represent Central Ontario FS on the road and in our growers' fields. Be curious, ask questions, and get the most out of your summer! We provide you the necessary tools to have a great summer, while growing your knowledge and experience of the agriculture industry.

REQUIREMENTS

• Normally requires an individual currently enrolled in an agriculture-related college or university program, who possesses a basic understanding of production agriculture.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license (Full G), a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to travel independently as needed.
• Occasionally exposed or required to work in extreme conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Must be able to walk crop fields and conduct visual inspections of crops.
• Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.
• May be required to work extended hours, particularly during peak seasons.

WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT US

• 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.
• Our average full-time tenure is 12 years, with 20% of our full-timers having more than 25 years of service.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans. Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.