Forest Nursery Worker - Lift

PRT Growing Services Ltd.; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare during training

Job summary

PRT Campbell River is seeking seasonal Forest Nursery Workers to assist with our seedling harvest. If you want a physical, outdoor job that contributes to reforestation, this is for you.

You will lift tree seedlings, learn forest nursery activities, and work with a supportive team. Full training is provided, with a competitive hourly rate and a health and welfare component during the training period.

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.

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.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Good manual dexterity

Eyesight

Endurance for standing

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

WHO WE ARE

From a humble beginning in 1988 with six nurseries, PRT has grown into North America's largest grower of forest seedlings, having grown over 6 billion trees. With 27 Nurseries & 14 Seed Orchards across the US and Canada, we annually cultivate over 630 million high-quality seedlings, playing a vital role in reforestation and sustainable forestry. We're driven by a passion for environmental stewardship and a commitment to nurturing relationships, driving excellence, and fostering a people-first mindset, all to make a difference for a greener future.

Company Description

From a humble beginning in 1988 with six nurseries, PRT has grown into North America's largest grower of forest seedlings, having grown over 6 billion trees. With 27 Nurseries & 14 Seed Orchards across the US and Canada, we annually cultivate over 630 million high-quality seedlings, playing a vital role in reforestation and sustainable forestry. We're driven by a passion for environmental stewardship and a commitment to nurturing relationships, driving excellence, and fostering a people-first mindset, all to make a difference for a greener future.

Here’s What You Can Expect When You Join PRT

• Competitive Compensation & Financial Growth: Earn a competitive hourly rate with the opportunity to earn piece rates.
• Career Development & Learning: Grow your skills and advance your career with personalized guidance and a learning-focused culture that prioritizes continuous development.
• Stable, Inclusive & Collaborative Environment: Join a year-round stable company where your voice matters in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Make a Difference for the Planet: Contribute to environmental sustainability and a passion for nature solutions

A Day in the Life

FOREST NURSERY WORKER, LIFT

We are currently seeking to fill an existing vacancy on our team. PRT Campbell River is looking for 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! You'll be lifting tree seedlings for reforestation across North America. No experience is needed – we'll provide full training.

Your Role & What You'll Do You'll work as part of a supportive team, under the guidance of a Nursery Lead and Manager. Your main duties will involve:

• 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.

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

Salary information: $18.92/HOUR + an additional $0.75 Health & Welfare per straight time hours for the training period, transitioning to piecework with greater earning potential

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.