Grower 1

PRT Growing Services Ltd.; Prince George; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching RRSP

Extended health coverage

Paid vacation

Career development opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

PRT Growing Services Ltd. in Prince George, BC, is seeking a full-time Grower 1 to support nursery operations and forest seedling production. You will work with the Operations Manager and a team to apply nursery practices, monitor crops, and maintain accurate records while following IPM guidelines.

The role requires physical work, weekend and shift hours during peak seasons, and training will be provided. Company benefits include RRSP matching, extended health coverage, paid vacation, and career

Qualifications

• 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 and professional 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 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 nutrient analyses.
• Make insect and disease inspections and implement methods of control.
• Keep neat and accurate records including computerized record keeping systems.
• Inspect, repair, and replace Argus monitoring equipment and software as needed.
• Supervise and train seasonal irrigation employees.
• Train nursery workers on safe and efficient work practices in weeding, quality control, and cultural practices.
• Follow IPM program for pesticide application.
• Provide feedback on growing programs to the Production Manager on a regular basis.
• Clean and replace filters.
• Inspect injectors, irrigation lines and mixing equipment for wear and proper function.
• Assist with crop and growing material inventories.
• Promote collaboration and teamwork at all levels.
• Set targets (production, timelines) and evaluate achievement

Skills

Driver’s License

Greenhouse equipment

MS Office

Independent work

Communication

Record keeping

Maintenance

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Horticulture degree or nursery experience

Pesticide Applicator Certificate

Tools

Argus system

Job description

Company 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.

Here's what you can expect when you join PRT

• Competitive Compensation & Financial Growth: Earn a competitive annual salary with opportunities to build your financial future with our matching RRSP.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Take care of yourself and your family with our extended health, vision, and dental coverage, along with paid vacation and holidays.
• 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

Job Description

A Day in the Life:

PRT is currently recruiting a full time Grower 1 to assist with the many different aspects of nursery responsibilities at PRT Red Rock in Prince George, BC. The person in the Grower position assists with the production of quality forest seedling crops by applying effective forest nursery practices and principles. This position provides an opportunity to operationally assist, co-ordinate and train forest nursery workers in required nursery work activities.

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 nursery activities, work independently and efficiently. Regular work hours are 37.5 hours per week with varying shift times by grow season, weekend work and shift work are required. Exposure to hazardous materials (pesticides and fertilizers), loud noises and temperatures extremes may be required. The Grower’s work environment includes the office, production warehouse, shop areas, and outdoors. This position may require overtime, weekend work, and occasional after-hours or overnight callouts as operational needs require. Some experience and education in Horticulture is preferred but full training will be provided. Candidates may be interviewed and tested to assess their skill, ability, competence, and efficiency for this position.

Key accountabilities of the Grower 1 are:

• Implementing water, fertilization and greenhouse cultural programs as indicated on Crop Prescriptions.
• Operating the Argus Environmental Control System for irrigation, climate, and alarm programs.
• Monitoring the growth of seedlings through morphological measurements and tissue nutrient analyses.
• Making insect and disease inspections and implementing methods of control.
• Keeping neat and accurate records including computerized record keeping systems.
• Inspecting, repairing, and replacement the Argus monitoring equipment and software as needed.
• Supervising and training seasonal irrigation employees.
• Training nursery workers on safe and efficient work practices in weeding, quality control, and cultural practices.
• Following a company directed Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for pesticide application.
• Providing feedback on growing programs to the Production Manager on a regular basis.
• Cleaning and replacing filters.
• Inspecting injectors, irrigation lines and mixing equipment for wear and proper function.
• Assisting with crop and growing material inventories.
• Promoting collaboration and teamwork at all levels
• Setting targets (i.e., production, timelines) and evaluating achievement

About the team:

The person in the Grower 1 position will work alongside other nursery workers under the supervision of the Operations Manager.

Wage: $32.49 / hour

Qualifications

What YOU bring to the table:

Required/ Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• 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 and professional 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 of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Pesticide Applicator Certificate
• A degree in horticulture-related field or forest seedling nursery work experience
• Greenhouse monitoring software and hardware experience, preferably Argus

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.