Forest Nursery Worker

PRT Growing Services; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Canada seeks seasonal Forest Nursery Workers to assist with tree seedling harvest. No experience needed, training provided. Responsibilities include lifting seedlings and ensuring quality and safety. The role offers a competitive hourly wage of $18.37 plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Potential bonuses

Health and wellness coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation and appropriate work attire.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lifting and moving tree seedlings outdoors.
• Learning about forest nursery activities.
• Committing to quality and safety in a safe work environment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Team-oriented personality

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Company Description

PRT Campbell River is seeking seasonal Forest Nursery Workers to help with our upcoming tree seedling harvest. If you want a physical, fast-paced outdoor job that makes a positive environmental impact, this is for you. Youll be lifting tree seedlings for reforestation across North America. No experience is needed – we'll provide full training.

We are North America’s largest grower of forest seedlings, with 27 nurseries and 14 seed orchards across the US and Canada, cultivating over 630 million seedlings annually. We are committed to environmental stewardship and a people-first mindset.

Compensation and benefits include competitive salary, potential bonuses or incentives, and a matching RRSP program, plus comprehensive health and wellness coverage, paid vacation and holidays, and opportunities for career development.

Responsibilities

• Lifting and moving tree seedlings outdoors.
• Learning about forest nursery activities.
• Working independently and efficiently.
• Committing to quality and safety in a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation and appropriate work attire.
• Good manual dexterity and eyesight.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• A team-oriented personality with a positive attitude.
• A desire to learn and contribute to forest regeneration.

Compensation and Benefits

$18.37 per hour plus an additional $0.75 Health & Welfare per straight-time hour during training, transitioning to piecework with greater earning potential.

Next Steps

Ready to grow your career with PRT? To apply please send your resume through our career portal at Grow Your Career | PRT Growing Services Ltd.

We embrace openness and different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company's performance. We encourage you to connect with us about our accessible workplace and disability accommodation for the recruitment process.

Still want to learn more? Check us out on social media. Follow us on Instagram @TrustedToGrow, @IFCOSeedlings, or on Facebook @PRTGrowingServices. LinkedIn: @PRTGrowingServices, @IFCOSeedlings.

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