Forest Nursery Worker

PRT Offshore an Expro Company; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a seasonal Forest Nursery Worker, where you'll contribute to sustainable forestry practices. This engaging role offers a safe work environment and the chance to make a positive impact on the planet. No experience is necessary as full training will be provided. Embrace a supportive team culture that values collaboration, safety, and personal growth. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage with opportunities for greater earning potential as you develop your skills. If you have a passion for nature and want to be part of a vibrant community dedicated to reforestation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Supportive team environment

Room to grow

Work-Life Balance

Collaboration and teamwork

Green Culture

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training provided.
• Candidates should have a desire to learn about the forest seedling nursery.

Responsibilities

• Assist with various nursery responsibilities outdoors.
• Work under supervision and report to the Nursery Manager.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Good manual dexterity

Team-oriented personality

Positive attitude

Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs

Commitment to quality and safety

Job description

Company Description

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 42 sites across the US and Canada, including 28 nurseries 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.

Job Description

A Day in the Life:

PRT is currently recruiting seasonal Forest Nursery Workers to assist with various nursery responsibilities. Most work is done outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes at times. 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 forest seedling nursery and work independently and efficiently. No experience required; full training provided.

About the Team:

The Nursery Worker will work alongside other nursery workers under the supervision of the Nursery Lead and report to the Nursery Manager.

Qualifications

Enough About Us, Let’s Talk About You:

Required/Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• Reliable transportation
• Appropriate work attire
• Good manual dexterity and eyesight
• Team-oriented personality with a positive attitude
• Ability to stand for lengthy periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs
• Commitment to quality and safety

Compensation and Benefits:

At PRT, we believe in unconditional success through people. We strive to be the place where people can sow their career and grow with us. Other components of our total rewards offering include:

• Competitive hourly wage of $17.66 + additional $0.62 per straight time hours for the training period, compensation then transfers to piece work with greater earning potential.
• A supportive team-structured environment, a strong safety culture, and a commitment to the environment.
• Room to grow - Learning and growing is built into every role here. At PRT, you’ll get mentorship and acknowledgment for helping our business grow.
• Work-Life Balance
• Collaboration and teamwork - Innovation doesn’t know hierarchy. We make sure everyone is heard, considered, and respected.
• Green Culture - Our PRT nurseries are vibrant and fun communities with employees who share a strong passion for the nature solutions we provide to our earth and doing their part in regenerating the forests of North America.

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 [e-mail] 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.

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