Grower 2: Seedling Nursery Specialist (Relocation + RRSP Matching)

PRT Growing Services; Fairview; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Long-term opportunity

Competitive salary with bonus

RRSP matching

Extended health, vision, dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Learning-focused culture

Collaborative and inclusive work env

Job summary

PRT Growing Services is recruiting a full-time Grower 2 at PRT Fairview, AB, Canada to support nursery operations and seedling production, with emphasis on applying nursery practices and maintaining equipment.

The role requires independent work, willingness to learn, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; it offers 40-hour weeks, varying shifts, and opportunities for development in a stable, environmentally focused team.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery or propagation environments.
• Irrigation systems and crop monitoring familiarity.
• Outdoor living connection and interest.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of greenhouse equipment and climate control systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to maintain greenhouse and irrigation equipment.
• Physical ability to climb, stand and stoop for extended periods.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Implement water, fertilization and greenhouse programs as prescribed.
• Operate Argus Environmental Control System for irrigation, climate, and alarms.
• Monitor seedling growth via morphological measurements.
• Conduct insect and disease inspections and apply controls.
• Maintain tidy records with computerized systems.
• Inspect and maintain Argus monitoring equipment.
• Supervise and train seasonal irrigation staff.
• Train nursery workers on safe and efficient practices.
• Follow IPM pesticide application programs.
• Provide feedback on growing programs to Production Manager.
• Assist with crop inventories.
• Promote teamwork at all levels.
• Set production targets and track achievement.

Skills

Nursery experience

Irrigation systems

Crop monitoring

Outdoor lifestyle

Driver's license

Greenhouse equipment

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Communication skills

Record keeping

Maintenance

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in horticulture

Forest seedling nursery experience

Pesticide Applicator Certificate

Bilingual English/French

Tools

Argus

Microsoft Office

Job description

PRT Growing Services is recruiting a full-time Grower 2 at PRT Fairview, AB, Canada to support nursery operations and seedling production, with emphasis on applying nursery practices and maintaining equipment.

The role requires independent work, willingness to learn, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; it offers 40-hour weeks, varying shifts, and opportunities for development in a stable, environmentally focused team.