Forest Nursery Worker - Harvest

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

• 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 program.
• 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

Job Description

A Day in the Life:

FOREST NURSERY WORKER, LIFT

We are currently seeking to fill an existing vacancy on our team.

PRT Coldstream is looking for seasonal Forest Nursery Workers to help with our upcoming tree seedling harvest. If you want a physical, fast-paced outdoor job that makes a positive environmental impact, this is for you! You'll be lifting tree seedlings for reforestation across North America. No experience is needed – we'll provide full training.

Your Role & What You'll Do

You'll work as part of a supportive team, under the guidance of a Nursery Manager and Operations Manager. Your main duties will involve:

• Lifting and moving tree seedlings outdoors.
• Learning about forest nursery activities.
• Working independently and efficiently.
• Committing to quality and safety in a safe work environment.

Qualifications

Enough about us, let’s talk about you:

What YOU bring to the table

Reliable transportation and appropriate work attire.

• Good manual dexterity and eyesight.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• A team-oriented personality with a positive attitude.
• A desire to learn and contribute to forest regeneration.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary information: $18.54/HOUR  for the training period, transitioning to piecework with greater earning potential

Join PRT Coldstream and help us make a real difference in the world!

Additional Information

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.

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.

Still Want to learn more?

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Facebook: @PRTGrowingServices

LinkedIn: @PRTGrowingServices, @IFCOSeedlings                             

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

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