Precision Ag Specialist (1 year Contract) - Central Ontario FS - Delhi ON

Delhi, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$55,000–$65,000 / year

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Lead and grow precision agriculture services, using field data, trials, and crop studies to provide practical recommendations on crop production, fertility, pests, and technology. Develop customer and sales relationships, promote 4R Nutrient Stewardship, train staff and seasonal crop scouts, and represent the company at customer and industry events.

Job details

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. What You’ll Be Doing If you are energized by the intersection of agronomy, technology and customer success, we can’t wait to talk to you. We are looking for a Precision Ag Specialist who can lead the growth of our precision ag services, translate field data into practical recommendations and help our customers get more value from every acre. In This Role You Will Lead and expand precision ag services, including soil sampling, variable-rate prescriptions, yield and ROI analysis, spatial data, record keeping and crop scouting. Develop precision ag prospects and support on-farm sales strategies in partnership with Crop Specialists. Champion 4R Nutrient Stewardship through best management practices, data collection, training and implementation across designated hubs. Use crop studies, field trials and demonstration plots to evaluate yield, quality, soil and climate adaptation, and resistance to pests and disease. Provide agronomic recommendations related to crop production, pest management, seed technology and fertility management. Hire, train and guide seasonal Crop Scouts, and deliver precision ag training to sales staff and Branch Managers. Build trusted relationships with growers, suppliers, industry contacts and GROWMARK product divisions. Present at customer meetings, trade shows and educational events, and help position Central Ontario FS as a precision ag leader. Note: This contract is from Janualry 2027 for 13 months. What You Bring To The Table A bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related science, along with relevant agronomy experience. Three or more years of agronomy and sales experience, with knowledge of fertilizer, crop protection, seed and precision ag software. A valid CCA-ON accreditation. Strong communication, presentation, customer service, relationship-building and consultative selling skills. Proven planning, organization, problem-solving, project management and team-building abilities. Comfort learning new technology and software in a fast-moving industry. A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel independently, including occasional overnight travel. Flexibility to work extended hours during peak seasons. What We Bring To The Table We value relationships and people first and foremost. We are a company that gives back to the community. We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources. We provide access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities. We ensure that employee health and wellness matters to us! We offer a robust benefits package including a Pension Program and Paid Time Off (full-time positions only). 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: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a related science, relevant agronomy experience, at least three years of agronomy and sales experience, and valid CCA-ON accreditation. Candidates should have knowledge of fertilizer, crop protection, seed, and precision agriculture software, strong communication and organizational skills, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility for travel and peak-season hours.