Environmental Services

Alberta Health Services; Fairview; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PRT is recruiting a Grower 2 at Fairview, AB, to support nursery operations. You will implement water, fertilization and greenhouse programs, operate irrigation systems, monitor seedling growth, and help with IPM practices under supervision.

Regular hours are 40 per week with seasonal shifts and occasional weekend work. Ideal candidates have nursery or propagation experience, familiarity with Argus or similar systems, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery or propagation environments.
• Familiarity with irrigation systems and crop monitoring.
• A personal connection to outdoor or rural living.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of greenhouse equipment and climate control systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong and professional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Great organizational and record keeping skills.
• Ability to provide basic maintenance of greenhouse, irrigation facilities, and equipment.
• Ability to climb, stand and stoop for an extended period of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Implement water, fertilization and greenhouse cultural programs as indicated on Crop Prescriptions.
• Operate the Argus Environmental Control System for irrigation, climate, and alarm programs.
• Monitor the growth of seedlings through morphological measurements and tissue nutrient analyses.
• Make insect and disease inspections and implement methods of control.
• Keep neat and accurate records including computerized record keeping systems.
• Inspect, repair, and replace the Argus monitoring equipment and software as needed.
• Supervise and train seasonal irrigation employees.
• Train nursery workers on safe and efficient work practices in weeding, quality control, and cultural practices.
• Follow a company directed Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for pesticide application.
• Provide feedback on growing programs to the Production Manager on a regular basis.
• Clean and replace filters.
• Inspect injectors, irrigation lines and mixing equipment for wear and proper function.
• Assist with crop and growing material inventories.
• Promote collaboration and teamwork at all levels.
• Set targets (i.e., production, timelines) and evaluating achievement

Skills

Nursery experience

Irrigation familiarity

Independent work

Communication

Organization/Record keeping

Maintenance of greenhouse/equipment

Physical capability (lift 50 lbs)

Education

Degree in horticulture/related field

Tools

Argus environmental control system

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

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PRT is currently recruiting for a full time Grower 2 to assist with the many different aspects of nursery responsibilities at PRT Fairview in Fairview, AB, Canada. The person in the Grower position assists with the production of quality forest seedling crops by applying effective forest nursery practices and principles. Candidates should have a desire and keenness to learn about the nursery activities, work independently and efficiently. Regular work hours are 40 hours per week with varying shift times by grow season, weekend work and shift work are required. Exposure to hazardous materials (pesticides and fertilizers), loud noises and temperatures extremes may be required.

We’ve found the people who thrive here are those who:

• Value lifestyle as much as career.
• Enjoy working close to nature.
• Are looking to build something long-term, not pass through.
• A grower who enjoys hunting, fishing, and living surrounded by forests.

If this resonates, we’d love to connect.

Key accountabilities of the Grower 2 are:

• Implementing water, fertilization and greenhouse cultural programs as indicated on Crop Prescriptions.
• Operating the Argus Environmental Control System for irrigation, climate, and alarm programs.
• Monitoring the growth of seedlings through morphological measurements and tissue nutrient analyses.
• Making insect and disease inspections and implementing methods of control.
• Keeping neat and accurate records including computerized record keeping systems.
• Inspecting, repairing, and replacement the Argus monitoring equipment and software as needed.
• Supervising and training seasonal irrigation employees.
• Training nursery workers on safe and efficient work practices in weeding, quality control, and cultural practices.
• Following a company directed Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for pesticide application.
• Providing feedback on growing programs to the Production Manager on a regular basis.
• Cleaning and replacing filters.
• Inspecting injectors, irrigation lines and mixing equipment for wear and proper function.
• Assisting with crop and growing material inventories.
• Promoting collaboration and teamwork at all levels
• Setting targets (i.e., production, timelines) and evaluating achievement

About the team:

The person in the Grower position will work alongside other nursery workers under the supervision of Grower 1.

Qualifications

What YOU bring to the table:

• Experience in nursery or propagation environments
• Familiarity with irrigation systems and crop monitoring
• A personal connection to outdoor or rural living
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Knowledge of greenhouse equipment and climate control systems
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently
• Strong and professional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Great organizational and record keeping skills
• Ability to provide basic maintenance of greenhouse, irrigation facilities, and equipment
• Ability to climb, stand and stoop for an extended period of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• A degree in horticulture-related field or forest seedling nursery work experience
• Greenhouse monitoring software and hardware experience, preferably Argus

We embrace openness and different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company’s performance and progress. We believe that diversity of thought helps 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 [e-mail] for more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation for the recruitment process and beyond.

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