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Future Opportunities – Summer Agronomy Intern Positions 2025

Written by Janine Sunga on . Posted in Careers.

Thank you for your interest in our seasonal opportunities! We’re excited about the possibility of growing together. Each summer, we hire for various seasonal roles with flexible start and end dates. Our seasonal positions generally start in April, ensuring our team is well-prepared for the busy months of May and June.

We offer several positions including Agronomy Intern positions that focus either on Warehouse/Plant operations or Office/Customer Service.  Regardless of your focus, you’ll gain valuable exposure to different aspects of our business. Interns work at one of our three office locations—Orangeville, Redickville, or Stayner—and typically have the chance to engage in hands-on activities such as soil sampling and potato scouting.

If you’re passionate about supporting Ontario growers and eager to gain experience in the agriculture-retail sector, you’ve come to the right place!

 

AZDZ Driver

Seasonal AZ / DZ Driver

Written by Jamie on . Posted in Careers. No Comments on Seasonal AZ / DZ Driver

Holmes Agro is seeking a dedicated and responsible seasonal AZ/DZ Delivery Driver to join our team.  You will also play a key part in ensuring customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and assisting with various tasks at the facility. If you have a strong work ethic, a valid AZ or DZ license, ability to drive manual transmission trucks and a passion for providing top-notch customer service, we want to hear from you!

Below are the responsibilities and qualifications for this role.

The position will have the following responsibilities:

  • Safe operation of delivery truck for bulk fertilizer, bagged/toted fertilizer, seed, chemical, and liquid deliveries within Ontario
  • Daily inspection and maintenance of delivery unit, including preventative maintenance to keep equipment operating efficiently while minimizing downtime
  • Be knowledgeable about Holmes Agro’s Lawn and Garden product lineup
  • Follow internal process and practices and ensure all paperwork is organized and documented according to guidelines and policies to ensure good record-keeping for our customers
  • Assist when required at the facility. Duties may include filling tote bags, operation of forklift to load and unload shipments and deliveries
  • Maintain good housekeeping in plant, yard, and vehicle during down time between scheduled deliveries

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Valid AZ or DZ license with good driving record
  • Comfort in operating flat deck, curtain side, tender trucks, and on occasion, water trucks
  • Customer service oriented with a positive attitude and a dedication to personal improvement and skill development
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment both as an individual and part of a team, and willing to work seasonably long hours as required
  • Good oral and written communication skills and attention to detail
  • Must be able to drive manual transmission