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Tree nursery and forest seedling nursery jobs
Hiring: Grower
Company: PRT Growing Services
Location: Dryden, Northern Ontario (relocation support availabe)
Company Description
WHO WE ARE
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.
Here's What You Can Expect When You Join PRT
- Relocation support is available, this is a long-term opportunity with growth potential.
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Take care of yourself and your family with our extended health, vision, and dental coverage, along with paid vacation and holidays.
- Career Development & Learning: Grow your skills and advance your career with personalized guidance and a learning-focused culture that prioritizes continuous development.
- Stable, Inclusive & Collaborative Environment: Join a year-round stable company where your voice matters in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Make a Difference for the Planet: Contribute to environmental sustainability and a passion for nature solutions
A DAY IN A LIFE
PRT is currently recruiting for a full time
Grower to assist with the many different aspects of nursery responsibilities at PRT Dryden in Dryden Ontario, Canada . The person in the Grower position assists with the production of quality forest seedling crops by applying effective forest nursery practices and principles. Candidates should have a desire and keenness to learn about the nursery activities, work independently and efficiently. 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.
We’ve found the people who thrive here are those who:
- Are looking to build something long-term, not pass through.
- Value lifestyle as much as career.
- Enjoy working close to nature.
If you are looking for a long-term role and this resonates, we’d love to connect.
Key Accountabilities Of The Grower 2 Are
- Assist with the nursery’s cultural program by:
- Monitoring sowing practices
- Implementing water, fertilization and greenhouse cultural program
- Making insect and disease inspections and implementing methods of control
- Monitoring the growth of seedlings
- Monitoring stock in cold storage
- Assist with crop inventories
- Keep neat and accurate records including computerized record keeping systems
- Operate computerized and other control systems
- Assist with nursery research trials
- Follow a company directed Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for pesticide application
- Promote collaboration and teamwork at all levels
- Set targets (i.e., production, timelines) and evaluate achievement
Career video for a (Grower) profile can be seen here!
About The Team
The person filling the Grower 2 position will work alongside other nursery workers under the supervision of the Operations Manager and report to the Nursery Manager.
What Life In Dryden Looks Like
- Direct access to lakes, forests, and outdoor recreation
- A slower pace, strong sense of community, and space to breathe
- Ideal for those who might enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, or simply being immersed in nature
Qualifications
ENOUGH ABOUT US, LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU
Required/ Minimum Qualifications & Skills
- Experience in nursery or propagation environments
- Familiarity with irrigation systems and crop monitoring
- A personal connection to outdoor or rural living
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
- Knowledge of greenhouse equipment and climate control systems
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to work independently
- Strong and professional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Great organizational and record keeping skills
- Ability to provide basic maintenance of greenhouse, irrigation facilities, and equipment
- Ability to climb, stand and stoop for an extended period of time
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Pesticide Applicator Certificate
- A degree in horticulture-related field or forest seedling nursery work experience
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Greenhouse monitoring software and hardware experience, preferably Argus
Additional Information
What We Offer
Salary information : $26.30 - $29.35/hr + Performance Bonus + Relocation Support (rate based on experience and preferred qualifications)
Next Steps
Ready to grow your career with PRT?
To apply please send your resume directly to us through our career portal at: Grow Your Career | PRT Growing Services Ltd.
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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_hidden*** for more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation for the recruitment process and beyond.
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Thank you for applying; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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