Grower 1 (Lead Grower)

WHO WE ARE:

Did you know that over 6 billion trees started their lives as PRT seedlings?

From our roots in 1988, when a group of dedicated employees banded together to purchase six seedling nurseries, PRT has grown into North America's largest forest seedling provider.

Today, with 28 nurseries across the US and Canada, and 14 seed orchards, we grow over 630 million high-quality seedlings annually. We're proud to play a vital role in supporting reforestation and sustainable forestry practices across the continent.

We're a company driven by shared success and a passion for environmental stewardship. We provide the foundation for healthier forests and a greener future.

We would love for you to be a part of what we’re growing!

WHAT WE VALUE:

• Nurturing Relationships: We believe in building strong, authentic connections with our customers, our colleagues, and our communities.
• Driving Excellence: We're committed to delivering exceptional results and exceeding expectations in all that we do.
• People-First Mindset: We prioritize the well-being and development of our employees, fostering a culture of respect, support, and collaboration.
• Making a Difference: We're passionate about contributing to a healthier planet and creating a lasting legacy for generations to come.

A Day in the Life:

PRT is currently recruiting for a full time Grower 1 (Lead Grower) position to assist with the many different aspects of nursery responsibilities at PRT Harop, in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada.  Grower 1 will be responsible for ensuring nursery cultural practices are planned and implemented to achieve target standards for all products while assisting in risk management activities ensuring stock is properly protected to avoid losses. The person in the Grower 1 position assists with the production of quality forest seedling crops by applying effective forest nursery practices and principles.  This position provides an opportunity to operationally assist, co-ordinate and train forest nursery workers in required nursery work activities.  This engaging, high paced, physical position offers a safe work environment and an opportunity for a career that will make a positive change in the world. Candidates should have a desire and keenness to learn about the seed processing activities at PRT Harrop, work independently and efficiently. Regular work hours are 40 hours per week with varying shift times and on-call responsibilities by grow season, weekend work and shift work are required. Relevant experience in horticulture is required. Successful applicants will be required to complete in house online training and obtain a pesticide applicator certificate. Candidates may be interviewed and tested to assess their skill, ability, competence, and efficiency for this position.

Key accountabilities of the Grower 1 are:

• Keep neat and accurate records including computerized record keeping systems
• Supervise and train the Grow Team and forest nursery workers
• Operate computerized and other control systems
• Maintain, repair and upgrade nursery facilities and ensure proper maintenance of equipment
• Follow a company directed Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for pesticide application
• Promote collaboration and teamwork at all levels
• Set targets (i.e., production, timelines) and evaluate achievement

About the team:

The person filling the Grower 1 position will work alongside other nursery workers and will report to the Operations Manager.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you:

Required/ Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• A two-year diploma in horticulture or agriculture, or an acceptable combination of formal training and relevant experience
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Knowledge of greenhouse equipment and climate control systems
• Proficient understanding of production processes, quality control principles, and safety regulations
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong and professional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Great organizational and record keeping skills
• Ability to provide basic maintenance of facilities and equipment

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Pesticide Applicator Certificate
• Relevant forest seedling nursery experience

WHAT WE OFFER:

TOTAL REWARDS AT PRT:

Grow Your Career, Cultivate Your Potential. At PRT, we believe in nurturing talent as carefully as we nurture our forests. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package is designed to help you thrive professionally and personally.

Financial Rewards

• Hourly wage of $30.33/hour
• Flexible start date – position is currently vacant, looking to hire ASAP
• Matching RRSP program; Supporting your long-term financial planning
• Right-from-the-start incentive bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

• Extended health, vision, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation and paid Stat holidays

Professional Development

• Development Support: Personalized guidance to accelerate your career growth
• Learning-Focused Culture: Continuous skill development built into every role
• Recognition for innovative contributions that drive our business forward

Unique ‘Green’ Cultural Advantages

• Collaborative, inclusive work environment
• Passion for nature solutions and the earth
• Every voice matters
• Year-round stability and growth
• Strong commitment to environmental sustainability
• Passionate team dedicated to stewardship of North American forests

Next Steps:

We embrace openness and diversity of thought for innovation and growth. We seek different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company’s performance and progress. We believe that openness and diversity of thought help us drive innovation, make better decisions, achieve effective stewardship of our business and enable our people to thrive.

We encourage you to connect with us at [email protected] for more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation for the recruitment process and beyond.

To apply please send your resume directly to us through our career portal at; Grow Your Career | PRT Growing Services Ltd.

 Thank you for applying; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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