Health &Safety Intern (WINTER 2025) - Central Ontario FS - Guelph, ON

Company:  Central Ontario FS
City:  Guelph
State:  ON
 

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

 

  • Identify and evaluate occupational health, safety, hazardous environmental conditions, and practices in the workplace.
  • Assist in on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, or in response to concerns from employees and managers.
  • Stay current with trends and changes to health and safety legislations and standards, to anticipate their impact on our agricultural operations.
  • Research and recommend technology and relevant trends, with relation to safety matters, and assist with implementation of existing processes.
  • Review Safety Data Sheets database for Canada to ensure compliance with inventory products.
  • Assist with tracking and filing of Health & Safety related licenses and training records.
  • Participate in health & safety meetings.

 

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

 

  • Currently enrolled in college or university related program, preference will be give for students in a co-op program.
  • Must be 18 years of age with a full G driving license to drive a company vehicle.
  • Candidates must be available to work January to April, full-time hours.
  • Strong English verbal and written skills.

 

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!

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.

  • 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/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.
Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages are designed to support every aspect of our employees’ well-being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more. We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future. 

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

UNITED STATES:

  • Fully Funded Pension*
  • 401(k) & Employer Match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • HSA & Employer Contributions
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability
  • Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company. 

CANADA:

  • DC Pension Plan
  • RRSP
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability
  • Volunteer Day

*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type


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