Forest Nursery Workers (Seasonal)

PRT Growing Services Ltd.; Armstrong; On-site; CAD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

PRT Growing Services Ltd. invites applicants for seasonal Forest Nursery Worker positions at the Armstrong site. The role involves helping with cone picking and seedling production in greenhouses and outdoor areas, with full training provided.

You will learn forest nursery activities, work independently, and contribute to the organization’s environmental mission. Expected start in July 2026, with compensation at $18.92 per hour, transitioning to piecework as earnings potential increases.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation to get to PRT Armstrong site daily.
• Able to work in all outdoor environmental conditions.
• Able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs repeatedly.
• Appropriate work attire and safety consciousness.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support tree seedling production in greenhouses and outdoor areas.
• Learn about forest nursery activities.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• Commit to quality and safety in a safe work environment.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Outdoor work readiness

Stamina to stand long shifts

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Team-oriented

Eagerness to learn forest regeneration

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
• Career Development & Learning: Grow your skills and advance your career with personalized guidance and a learning-focused culture that prioritizes continuous development.
• Stable & Inclusive Culture: Join an industry leader with a 40-year legacy in reforestation. We pride ourselves on a collaborative work environment where every voice matters.
• Make a Difference for the Planet: Contribute to environmental sustainability and a passion for nature solutions

Job Description

A Day in the Life

FOREST NURSERY WORKER

We are currently seeking to fill an existing vacancy on our team.

PRT Armstrong is looking for seasonal Forest Nursery Workers to help with our upcoming cone picking work starting on July 27, 2026 until work is completed, anticipated to be near the end of August 2026.

If you want a physical, fast-paced outdoor job that makes a positive environmental impact, this is for you! Candidates should have a desire and keenness to learn about the forest seedling nursery activities, work independently and efficiently. No specific work experience is needed – we'll provide full training.

Your Role & What You'll Do

Your main duties will involve:

• Supporting tree seedling production in greenhouses and outdoor areas.
• Learning about forest nursery activities.
• Working independently and efficiently.
• Committing to quality and safety in a safe work environment.
• Please note, this role is not eligible for relocation or accommodation support.

Qualifications

Enough about us, let’s talk about you:

What YOU Bring To The Table

• Reliable transportation to get to the PRT Armstrong site daily
• Interested in and able to work in all types of outdoor environmental conditions.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks throughout an 8-hour work shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs repeatedly through the entire shift.
• Appropriate work attire.
• Good manual dexterity and eyesight.
• A team-oriented personality with a positive attitude.
• A desire to learn and contribute to forest regeneration.

Start Date: July 2026

Compensation And Benefits

Salary information: $ 18.92/HOUR and transitioning to piecework with greater earning potential

Join PRT Armstrong and help us make a real difference in the world!

Additional Information

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.