Grower 1 - Prince George, Canada - PRT

PRT

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Prince George, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Description

Love what you do:

PRT operates a diverse network of 19 nurseries in Canada and the United States enabling us to grow a wide variety of high-quality container forest seedlings for all climatic and site conditions.

Annual production of 335 million seedlings makes PRT the largest producer of containerized forest seedlings in North America. We produce trees for customers from British Columbia to Ontario and Michigan to Alabama to Oregon.

Job Description:

Position Summary

Working with a team, the Grower 1 (Lead Grower) is responsible for the production of forest seedling crops, operating computerized and other greenhouse control systems, keeping neat and accurate records and implementing the nursery risk management plan.
Some weekend and shift work will be required.

Qualifications:

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

The successful individual should have at a minimum, a twoyear diploma in horticulture or agriculture, or an acceptable combination of formal training and relevant experience
Proven experience collecting data, defining problems, establishing facts, and draw valid conclusions necessary to identify a wide variety of conditions such as plant diseases, existence of insects
The ability to work with mínimal direct supervision
Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office
Applicants must hold, or be capable of obtaining, a Pesticide Applicator Certificate License

Additional Information

Compensation, Benefits & Workplace Culture:

Competitive wage matching your level of experience and ability; $29.45/hour
Bonus incentive program
Matching RRSP program
Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of extended health and dental
Relocation allowance, if applicable
Our PRT nurseries are vibrant and fun communities with a strong supportive team structure and employees who share a strong passion for the "green" nature of our business and doing their part in regenerating the forests of North America.

Location:

Prince George is a city in British Columbia, Canada, on the Fraser and Nechako Rivers. From fishing to mountain biking to everything else imaginable, find more to explore than you can possibly take in.

Where winter meets wonderland, this time of year snowshoe your way through towering forests, enjoy a hot beverage while exploring downtown, or chase the thrill at one of the ski hills.

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted until January 4, 2023
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To learn more about this great opportunity please contact us and/or submit your resume and cover letter in confidence through the career page of our PRT website; at Grow Your Career | PRT Growing Services Ltd.