PRT Looking for Forest Nursery Worker at Summerland, BC Full Time

Love what you do:

PRT is the largest commercial-scale growing provider in North America for a wide range of forestry seedling species. Be part of a team of people that grows trees for our future forests! PRT has the capacity to grow and sell more than 630 million seedlings annually, at its 28 nursery locations across Canada & USA.

Check out our career video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsvfZdw_9m0

Looking for work that provides value and impact for yourself and the environment?

Growing over 5 billion trees to date, PRT is a pioneer in the commercial scale containerized growing of over 200 tree species to help regenerate future forests across Canada and the United States.

Be part of a team that grows trees which are key in reducing air pollution and contribute to the mitigation of climate-change.

PRT Summerland is currently hiring Nursery Workers to assist with seedling sowing & seedling thinning for SPRING and SUMMER work! (Check out the links to see a video on seedling thinning)

This engaging, high paced, physical position offers a safe work environment and an opportunity for a career that will make a positive change in the world.

What a position with PRT offers:

• Hourly rates start at $18/hr for the training period, compensation then transfers to piece work for thinning, with greater earning potential (average for 2022 season was over $20.00/hr); motivated and efficient workers have no upper limit on piece earnings!
  
• Work is available approx. now to the end of June, with an opportunity to join other projects. There may be short breaks in between thinning projects.
• No experience required; full training provided
• Our PRT nurseries are vibrant and fun communities with employees who share a strong passion for the “green” nature of our business and doing their part in regenerating the forests of North America
• We provide a supportive team structured environment with a strong safety culture

What you need for a position with PRT:

• Energetic with attention to detail
• Positive attitude and a team player
• Work is meticulous and requires good eyesight and manual dexterity
• You will stand for lengthy periods of time, walking, repetitive lifting, (light to medium weight objects), and perform repetitive movements
• Mostly indoor greenhouse work , must be prepared to work in outdoor elements as well
• Appropriate attire required (raingear, sunhat, sunglasses, non-slip footwear, water)
• Reliable transportation is essential

Want to learn a little more about a career with PRT? Check out our video on You Tube; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsvfZdw_9m0

Additional Information

How to Apply:

Apply in person, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

8333 McLachlan Street, Summerland B.C.

Or apply online, through the career page of prt.com to Debbie, Nursery Manager to arrange a meeting time!

Join us in growing forests for future generations!

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

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