• Operate both dry and liquid application equipment using advanced onboard technology to deliver safe, timely, and accurate applications of fertilizer, crop nutrition products, and crop protection products.
• Conduct daily inspections, maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of equipment to maximize efficiency, accuracy, and uptime.
• Operate application equipment independently with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency, including GPS setup, software management, troubleshooting, and minor repairs.
• Ensure accurate product loading, handling, transportation, and application in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize precision agriculture technologies, including GPS guidance systems, application controllers, and mapping software, to optimize application performance.
• Provide operational support and mentorship to junior and seasonal applicators as required.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance during all operations.
• Foster respectful, professional, and customer-focused relationships with customers, vendors, and team members.
• Take ownership of the complete care, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment, ensuring it is operationally ready for the next shift.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Valid G license; willing to work toward an AZ or DZ license.
• 3+ years of experience operating agricultural equipment; dry and liquid application experience is considered an asset.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including troubleshooting and minor equipment repairs.
• Experience with GPS guidance systems, precision agriculture technology, and application software.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced seasonal environment, including extended hours as required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Pesticide applicator certification or willingness to obtain required licensing is considered an asset.

Why Work for Holmes Agro?

• Competitive wages and incentives for performance.
• Comprehensive benefits and pension plan.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Work with a team that values safety, collaboration, and customer excellence.

Job Details:

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Location: Plant/Warehouse
• Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Off-season); Extended hours during peak seasons

If you are looking for a rewarding career in plant operations and want to be part of a hardworking and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today!

How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to watchusgrow@holmesagro.com

Kick‑Start Your Agricultural Career as a Junior Professional Applicator!

We’re looking for an eager, motivated individual who’s ready to learn the skills of professional fertilizer application while supporting day‑to‑day plant and yard operations. In this hands‑on, fast‑paced role, you’ll split your time between equipment operation and shop/plant maintenance, gaining real‑world experience with modern application technology, GPS systems, and agricultural equipment. With structured training, mentorship from senior applicators, and opportunities to grow your technical and leadership skills, this position is perfect for someone looking to build a long‑term future in the agricultural industry.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate dry and liquid application equipment in a professional manner using available technology to deliver crop inputs safely, accurately, and efficiently while developing the skills required for independent operation.
• Conduct daily inspections, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment to optimize efficiency, accuracy, and minimize downtime.
• Assist with the loading, handling, transportation, and application of fertilizer, crop protection products, and other crop inputs in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Work approximately 50% in plant/shop maintenance and 50% in limited applicator operation (season-dependent).
• Participate in structured, hands-on training focused on equipment operation, calibration, product handling, maintenance, safety procedures, and precision agriculture technologies.
• Work alongside senior applicators to learn equipment operation, calibration, GPS guidance systems, precision agriculture technology, and safe application practices.
• Support yard and plant operations during peak seasons.
• Maintain a respectful, inclusive, and customer-focused approach when working with customers and team members.
• Willingness to learn proper equipment cleaning and maintenance procedures, leaving all equipment ready for operation at the end of each shift.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Valid G license; willing to work toward an AZ or DZ license.
• Comfortable learning and utilizing computer technology, GPS guidance systems, and application software platforms.
• Eager and able to learn new systems, technologies, and precision agriculture tools.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced seasonal environment, including extended hours as required.
• Experience operating agricultural, construction, or heavy equipment is an asset but not required.
• Willingness to obtain required pesticide applicator certifications and licensing.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to continuous learning.

Why Work for Holmes Agro?

• Competitive wages and incentives for performance.
• Comprehensive benefits and pension plan.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Work with a team that values safety, collaboration, and customer excellence.

Job Details:

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Location: Plant/Warehouse
• Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Off-season); Extended hours during peak seasons

If you are looking for a rewarding career as an operator and want to be part of a hardworking and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today!

How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to watchusgrow@holmesagro.com

Experienced Sales Agronomist

Holmes Agro is looking to hire for our Orangeville location (Stayner and Redickville considered for strong candidates).

Why Holmes Agro?
Holmes is the undisputed leader in bringing new innovations to progressive growers while leading in environmental stewardship. We build deep customer relationships based on trust, strong agronomics and a competitive advantage rooted in our:

• Purpose of enriching the life of agriculture… now and for future generations.
• People, the soil, and our community.
• Science of farming, focused on better results, for each customer, in a validated way.
• Customer value creation supported with service excellence.
• Team culture of learning, knowledge and customer focused solutions.

As we grow, we create pathways to leadership and share ownership.

The Opportunity
As an Experienced Sales Agronomist, you will:

• Build a business your way—with the autonomy to grow it and the accountability to benefit from the value you create.
• Be at the centre of your growers’ success, where your insight drives real agronomic and business
  decisions.
• Move beyond transactional selling by creating crop plans that deepen partnerships and reward your thinking.
• Have a voice in shaping the future of our business—not just executing within it.
• Expand your impact by developing others while strengthening your own leadership capability.
• Advance your role, influence, and earnings as both you and the business grow together.

This role is ideal for someone who thinks like an entrepreneur, values independence, and is driven to build meaningful grower relationships while creating long-term value for both their clients and our business.

Who You Are
This opportunity may be a fit if you:

• Want more influence than a traditional rep role—where your thinking shapes outcomes, not just your activity.
• Think beyond products and are driven to create long-term value for both your growers and our business.
• Are motivated by autonomy and accountability and thrive when given the space to build and grow something meaningful.
• See your career as a long-term opportunity to expand your impact, responsibility, and leadership—not just your title.

What You’ll Do

• Grow your business by deepening trusted relationships and uncovering new value-creating opportunities with your customers.
• Build and execute crop plans that integrate seed, crop protection, and fertility to help your growers achieve their long-term goals.
• Apply your agronomic expertise in the field—using scouting, sampling, and data to deliver confident, insight-driven recommendations.
• Be a go-to technical resource for your team and a trusted advisor your growers rely on.
• Use your perspective and experience to influence seasonal execution, service improvements, and the future direction of the business.

What You Bring

• 5+ years experience building relationships and creating value in agronomy or ag sales.
• Strong agronomic expertise and a genuine passion for helping growers succeed.
• Think like an owner, with discipline and drive to manage and grow your own customer portfolio.
• CCA (or are motivated to earn it) as part of your commitment to professional excellence.
• Communicate with clarity and build trust through strong relationships and follow-through.
• Equally comfortable in the field and contributing as part of a collaborative, high-performing team.

What We Offer

• Trust you with real autonomy in a high-accountability, low-hierarchy environment.
• Create opportunities for you to expand your leadership and influence as the business grows.
• Offer a path to ownership, earned through your contribution, leadership, and alignment with our values.
• Invest in your growth through ongoing training and professional development.
• Reward your performance with competitive compensation and meaningful incentive upside.

Take the Next Step in Building Your Future
If you’re ready to build something meaningful—for your growers, your career, and your future—we
should talk. Please submit your resume in confidence to WatchUsGrow@holmesagro.com