Forest Nursery Worker

PRT; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to environmental stewardship as a seasonal Forest Nursery Worker. This engaging role involves assisting with various nursery tasks, including sowing and transplanting tree seedlings. You will work in a collaborative environment that values professional growth and sustainability. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage with the potential for piece work earnings, along with personalized development support. Be part of a passionate team committed to nurturing North American forests and making a positive change in the world. If you are eager to learn and grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Flexible start date

Professional development support

Collaborative work environment

Commitment to environmental sustainability

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with nursery responsibilities like sowing, thinning, and transplanting seedlings.
• Work both indoors and outdoors in a physical role.

Skills

Reliable attendance and transportation

Good manual dexterity and eyesight

Team-oriented personality

Ability to stand for lengthy periods

Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs

Commitment to quality and safety

Job description

PRT is currently recruiting seasonal Forest Nursery Workers for work starting as early as April to assist with the many different aspects of nursery responsibilities at our PRT Armstrong Nursery in Armstrong, BC. Work is done both indoors and outdoors with duties like sowing, thinning, and transplanting of tree seedlings for reforestation across North America, with a focus on forest seedling lift in the Fall. 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 activities, 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

Required / Minimum Qualifications & Skills :

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

WHAT WE OFFER :

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.

• 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.
• Flexible start date – looking to hire as early as April 2025

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

Join PRT and be part of a mission-driven organization where your professional growth is as important as the forests we help to grow. Here, you're not just an employee – you're a vital part of our ecosystem of innovation and environmental stewardship.

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.

Ready to grow your career with PRT?

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