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.
Relocation support is available, this is a long-term chance with growth potential Competitive Compensation & Financial Growth: Earn a competitive annual salary with opportunities for bonus or short-term incentives and 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 . Contribute to environmental sustainability and a passion for nature solutions PRT is recruiting for a full time Grower 2 to assist with the many different aspects of nursery responsibilities at PRT Vernon in Vernon, BC, Canada starting in March of 2027 . The person in the Grower position assists with the production of quality forest seedling crops by applying effective forest nursery practices and principles.
Regular work hours are 40 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. Are looking to build something long-term, not pass through.
A grower who enjoys hunting, fishing, and living surrounded by forests.
Key accountabilities of the Grower 2 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.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.
Assisting with crop and growing material inventories. The person in the Grower position will work alongside other nursery workers under the supervision of Grower 1. Familiarity with irrigation systems and crop monitoring A personal connection to outdoor or rural living Knowledge of greenhouse equipment and climate control systems Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to provide basic maintenance of greenhouse, irrigation facilities, and equipment A degree in horticulture-related field or forest seedling nursery work experience Greenhouse monitoring software and hardware experience, preferably Argus 28.93/hr + Performance Bonus (rate based on experience and preferred qualifications) 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 [email protected] for more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation for the recruitment process and beyond.
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📌 Nursery Grower (Vernon)
🏢 PRT
📍 Vernon