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Custom Applicator

Written by Jamie Geche on . Posted in Careers.

Oxford Agropro Ltd. is a full-service agricultural crop input supplier located in Hickson, Ontario. Our business specializes in guiding local farmers with their agricultural input needs. We assist our customers with seed, fertilizer, crop protection and application.

We’re looking for a candidate that is hard working and will be a positive member of our team. This person needs to have some experience in operating agriculture equipment and feel comfortable taking our sprayers or airflows into our customer fields. It is preferred that the applicate has some mechanical experience as they’re responsible for making sure their equipment continues to stay in good working conditions.

Responsibilities of the job:

  • Operate application equipment and apply crop protection products and or fertilizer to customers fields.
  • Be able to maintain and repair basic services on your piece of equipment or others in the yard.
  • Present yourself in a professional manner towards both the customers and the fields.
  • Willing to help with odd jobs around the facility.
  • All necessary training will be provided.

Skills Required:

  • Valid driver’s licence (AZ or DZ preferred but not required)
  • Minimum of 2 years experience operating agriculture equipment.
  • Valid Ontario Pesticide Exterminator License or willing to obtain.
  • Mechanical skills
  • Dependable to work long hours during busy season (evenings, weekends, and holidays)
  • Basic understanding of crop protection and fertilizer.
  • Excellent self motivator and a strong work ethic.
  • Excellent time management, organizational and prioritizing skills.

Sales Agronomist

Written by Jamie Geche on . Posted in Careers.

Oxford Agropro Ltd. is a full-service agricultural crop input supplier located in Hickson, Ontario. Our business specializes in guiding local farmers with their agricultural input needs. We assist our customers with seed, fertilizer, crop protection and application. We’re looking for an individual who is self motivated with a positive attitude to be apart of our sales and agronomy team.

This candidate needs to be comfortable with giving good crop recommendations for each of their clients individual farming needs to ensure a positive growing season. This person needs to be comfortable with managing their time to be able to deal with multiple tasks that might occur throughout the day with minimal supervision. As well as being proactive in making sure all your customers have their crop input needs taken care of.

Responsibilities of the job:

  • Develop a positive relationship with clients and co-workers.
  • Making crop plans for each client before the growing season.
  • Advising clients with the ideal seed, fertilizer, and crop protection recommendations to ensure they achieve maximum yields.
  • Crop scout fields then relay finding back to client with a proactive plan to fix the problem as needed.
  • Willing to expand clientele during off season.
  • Taking sales orders (over the phone or in person)
  • Occasional delivery during busy months.
  • Open to participating in training sessions throughout the off seasons.
  • All necessary training will be provided.

Skills Required:

  • University or College education in agriculture preferred.
  • At least 2 years experience in the industry.
  • Willing to work towards or already holds a CCA-ON.
  • Excellent time management, organizational and prioritizing skills.
  • Excellent self motivator and a strong work ethic.
  • Valid drivers Licence.
  • Good understanding of Microsoft Office and will be able to learn other computer software programs.