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Company Description

WHO WE ARE:

Did you know that over 6 billion trees started their lives as PRT seedlings?

From our roots in 1988, when a group of dedicated employees banded together to purchase six seedling nurseries, PRT has grown into North America's largest forest seedling provider.

Today, with 28 nurseries across the US and Canada, and 14 seed orchards, we grow over 630 million high-quality seedlings annually. We're proud to play a vital role in supporting reforestation and sustainable forestry practices across the continent.

We're a company driven by shared success and a passion for environmental stewardship. We provide the foundation for healthier forests and a greener future.

We would love for you to be a part of what we’re growing!

What We Value

• Nurturing Relationships: We believe in building strong, authentic connections with our customers, our colleagues, and our communities.
• Driving Excellence: We're committed to delivering exceptional results and exceeding expectations in all that we do.
• People-First Mindset: We prioritize the well-being and development of our employees, fostering a culture of respect, support, and collaboration.
• Making a Difference: We're passionate about contributing to a healthier planet and creating a lasting legacy for generations to come.
  
  

Job Description

A Day in the Life:

Seasonal Nursery Worker: Grow Your Career with Flexible Options

PRT is hiring seasonal Forest Nursery Workers to support our greenhouse operations, primarily focusing on summer seedling lift. We believe in fostering a supportive work environment that respects work-life balance and understand that life can be demanding. This role offers flexible scheduling possibilities to help you manage your personal commitments alongside your professional growth. This is a fast-paced, physical position that allows you to make a tangible impact on the environment. Full training is provided, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to learn and grow, regardless of prior experience.

About The Team

The Nursery Worker will work alongside other nursery workers under the supervision of the Nursery Lead and report to the Nursery Manager.

Qualifications

Enough about us, let’s talk about you:

Key Qualifications

• Reliable transportation
• Appropriate work attire
• Good manual dexterity and eyesight
• Positive, team-focused attitude
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Dedication to quality and safety
  
  

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits:

At PRT, We Believe In Unconditional Success Through People. We Strive To Be The Place Where People Can Sow Their Career And Grow With Us. Other Components Of Our Total Rewards Offering Include

• Competitive minimum hourly wage of $18.28, with opportunity for greater earnings through piece rate.
• A supportive team structured environment, a strong safety culture, and a commitment to the environment.
• Room to grow - Learning and growing is built into every role here. At PRT, you’ll get mentorship and acknowledgment for helping our business grow.
• Work-Life Balance
• Collaboration and teamwork - Innovation doesn’t know hierarchy. We make sure everyone is heard, considered, and respected.
• Green Culture - Our PRT nurseries and seed orchards are vibrant and fun communities with employees who share a strong passion for the nature solutions we provide to our earth and doing their part in regenerating the forests of North America.
  
  

Next Steps

We embrace openness and diversity of thought for innovation and growth. We seek different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company’s performance and progress. We believe that openness and diversity of thought help 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 human.resources@prt.com for more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation for the recruitment process and beyond.

To apply please send your resume directly to us through our career portal at; Grow Your Career | PRT Growing Services Ltd.

Thank you for applying; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ready to grow your career with PRT?

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