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    Crop Support Specialist - Not specified, Canada - PRT

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    PRT Not specified, Canada

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    Crop Support Specialist

    PRT Nursery Near You, Canada/USA

    Who are we:

    At PRT, we believe in being the stewards of growth and renewal for generations to come.

    Our Mission is to provide the most trusted growing services, best suited to the needs of our customers, and we achieve that by putting our customers first while always respecting our employees.

    PRT is the largest commercial-scale growing provider in North America for a wide range of high-quality forestry seedling species.

    PRT has the capacity to grow and sell more than 630 million seedlings annually, at its 28 nursery locations across Canada & USA and we owe our success to our employees.

    By joining PRT you will become part of a team of people that grows trees for our future forests Our cultural journey values the behavioral attributes of drive, the relentless pursuit to deliver exceptional results, and exceptional performance expectations which fosters a people first mindset, resolve to be the best while first being our best to each other, and a commitment to make right versus make do.

    Actions over words, results over promises, people over production.

    Check out our career video here

    A Day in the Life:

    PRT is currently recruiting for a full time Crop Support Specialist to join the PRT s Crop Support Team.

    The PRT s Crop Support Team helps Growers, at each nursery, to plan and execute high-quality, reliable crops. The team creates and publishes Grower training materials and document Standard Operating Procedures for growing trees.

    By working with sites on a 1:1 basis the team helps to minimize risk to crops, respond to crop problems, develop new Growers, and support other gaps in knowledge and experience.

    The Crop Support Team assists nurseries that are undertaking innovative crop production trials and serves as a bridge between sites to ensure that learnings are shared between nursery locations.

    Each Crop Support Specialist is responsible for supporting the specific needs of the PRT sites, in their portfolio, through in-person visits, crop walks, and virtual meetings and calls.

    The Crop Support Team meets monthly to coordinate the team s approach across all sites.

    Each specialist meets with the Director of Crop Production on a regular, individual, basis to provide updates on crop progress across the sites they support, workshop individual projects, and focus on professional development according to PRT s Leadership Competencies.

    A portion of work time will be spent outdoors and in greenhouse environments with exposure to varying temperatures, machinery, equipment, and pesticides during work.

    The remaining portion of work time is spent indoors in an office environment. Regular travel to PRT nurseries is required.

    Key accountabilities of the Crop Support Specialist are:

    Develop training materials, guides and Standard Operating Procedures for use across PRT sites.

    Contribute to the development of PRT s overall approach to Crop Support

    Support PRT Growers and Production Managers via 1:1 coaching and mentorship

    Monitor cultural and risk management practices to ensure reliable and safe production techniques and quality control practices are in place

    Assist with leveraging data to grow more reliable, high-quality crops

    Keep neat and accurate records including computerized record keeping systems

    Assist with triaging and reporting crop problems

    Answer questions from Growers and Production Managers

    Train and mentor Growers and Production Managers in new skills

    Strong understanding of plant physiology and plant responses to various inputs and stressors

    Ability to proactively spot risks and opportunities, then take action accordingly

    Promote collaboration and teamwork at all levels, self motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

    Set targets (i.e., production, timelines) and evaluate achievement, driven to achieve results

    About the team:

    The Crop Support Specialist will be part of the PRT s Crop Support Team and will report to the Director of Crop Production.

    Our Leadership Competencies:


    BUILD TRUST AND CONFIDENCE

    FOSTER COLLABORATION

    CREATE ACCOUNTABILITY TO ACHIEVE GOALS

    INSPIRE INNOVATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
    Enough about us, let s talk about you:

    Required/ Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

    Minimum of 10 years crop production experience in a nursey setting

    Minimum of 3 years experience in a decision-making, leadership role

    Valid Driver s License and reliable transportation

    Ability to travel to PRT sites across Canada and the USA

    Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs

    Strong planning, organization, administration, and time management skills

    Intermediate computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

    Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and mentoring skills

    Strong and professional communication, collaboration, and motivation skills

    Great organizational and record keeping skills

    Robust research, analytical and problem-solving skills

    Proficient understanding of production processes, quality control principles, and safety regulations

    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 salary

    Bonus incentive program

    Matching RRSP program

    Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of extended health, vision and dental

    Relocation allowance (if applicable)

    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 diversity, equity and inclusion for innovation and growth.

    We promote equality of opportunity and seek different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company s performance and progress.

    We believe that diversity and inclusion 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 for more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodations for the recruitment process and beyond.


    Date posted:
    06/03/2024

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