Forest Seedling Grower II — Lead & Grow with Nature

PRT Offshore an Expro Company; Fairview; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Bonus potential

RRSP matching

Health & vacation benefits

Job summary

PRT Growing Services in Fairview, AB, Canada, is hiring a Grower 2 to support nursery operations. The role covers production of quality forest seedlings, implementing irrigation and cultural practices, and maintaining records.

Regular 40-hour weeks with seasonal shift variations are expected; some exposure to pesticides and extreme conditions may occur. Relocation may be available; opportunities for growth and a competitive compensation package including bonus and RRSP matching are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery or propagation environments.
• Familiarity with irrigation systems and crop monitoring.
• Personal connection to outdoor or rural living.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of greenhouse equipment and climate control systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Great organizational and record keeping skills.
• Ability to provide basic maintenance of greenhouse, irrigation facilities, and equipment.
• Ability to climb, stand and stoop for an extended period.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Implement water, fertilization and greenhouse programs as indicated on Crop Prescriptions.
• Operate the Argus Environmental Control System for irrigation, climate, and alarm programs.
• Monitor the growth of seedlings through morphological measurements and tissue analyses.
• Make insect and disease inspections and implement control methods.
• Keep neat and accurate records including computerized systems.
• Inspect and replace Argus monitoring equipment and software as needed.
• Supervise and train seasonal irrigation employees.
• Train nursery workers on safe and efficient practices.
• Follow IPM program for pesticide application.
• Provide feedback to Production Manager on growing programs.
• Assist with crop and growing material inventories.
• Promote collaboration and teamwork at all levels.
• Set production targets and evaluate achievement.

Skills

Nursery experience

Irrigation systems

Outdoor living

Driver's license

Greenhouse equipment

MS Office

Independent work

Communication & teamwork

Record keeping

Heavy lifting

Education

Horticulture/forest seedling nursery degree

Pesticide Applicator Certificate

Bilingual English/French

Tools

Argus environmental control system

Greenhouse monitoring software

Crop prescriptions

Job description

PRT Growing Services in Fairview, AB, Canada, is hiring a Grower 2 to support nursery operations. The role covers production of quality forest seedlings, implementing irrigation and cultural practices, and maintaining records.

Regular 40-hour weeks with seasonal shift variations are expected; some exposure to pesticides and extreme conditions may occur. Relocation may be available; opportunities for growth and a competitive compensation package including bonus and RRSP matching are offered.