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Crop Scout (Row and Hort) -SUMMER 2027 - Central Ontario FS - Elmvale, ON
@ GROWMARK, Inc.
Elmvale, Ontario
Overview
GROWMARK, Inc. through its division Central Ontario FS is hiring a summer Crop Scout based in Elmvale, ON for summer 2027. The role involves walking crop fields, scouting for weeds, insects and diseases, and recording field notes using integrated pest management, satellite imagery and GPS. The posting states a pay rate of $20.00 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Walk crop fields and conduct visual crop inspections
- Identify weeds, insects, diseases and yield-limiting threats
- Use IPM, satellite imagery and GPS to document field notes
- Represent Central Ontario FS on the road and in growers' fields
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in an agriculture-related college or university program
- Basic understanding of production agriculture
- Valid Full G driver's licence and satisfactory driving record
- At least 18 years of age
- Ability to work in extreme conditions when required
- Willingness to work extended hours in peak seasons
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Agriculture & natural resources |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Agriculture |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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GROWMARK, Inc.
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Full company description
GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by member cooperatives. More information is available at GROWMARK.com. FS cooperatives and retail divisions in Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, Virginia, Wisconsin, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland and Ontario, Canada still make up GROWMARK’s core membership. GROWMARK has now grown into an expansive system with $10.9 billion in annual sales (FY2025). With five wholly or partially-owned subsidiaries, six retail subsidiary divisions, and controlling interests in several related endeavors, the GROWMARK System is flourishing.
- LinkedIn followers
- 31,362
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,192
- Reported office locations
- 1705 Towanda Ave, Normal, Illinois 61701, US
- Business categories
- Farmers Market
- Farming
- Agriculture
- AgTech
- Other recorded names
- GROWMARK, Inc.
- Specialties
- Propane
- Refined Fuels and Lubricants
- Grain
- Crop Protection and Crop Inputs
- Seed
- Agri-Finance
- Logistics
- Facility Planning
- Agronomy
- Energy
- Business Services
- Human Resources
- Communications
- Agriculture
- and Financial Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 4,476,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by member cooperatives. More information is available at GROWMARK.com. FS…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Farming |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Normal, Illinois |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1927 |
| Specialties | PropaneRefined Fuels and LubricantsGrainCrop Protection and Crop InputsSeedAgri-FinanceLogisticsFacility PlanningAgronomyEnergy |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 24 |
| View page |
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, as well as a variety of fuel and energy solutions.
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 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.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
SALARY RANGE: $20.00 - $20.00
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