Job Description

Company Description

PRT/IFCO Seedlings operates a diverse network of 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 630 million seedlings makes PRT/IFCO the largest producer of forest seedlings in North America. We operate 5 bareroot nurseries across the South and 23 containerized operations.



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 two-year 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 minimal 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 \xe2\x80\x9cgreen\xe2\x80\x9d nature of our business and doing their part in regenerating the forests of North America.

Location:

Situated in the breathtaking Okanagan Valley, Vernon BC is surrounded by beauty. During the summer months the valley offers countless sandy beaches, hot sun, and a variety of outdoor activities. Okanagan Lake provides the valley not only with excellent water activities, but is also a spectacular backdrop to the golf courses, fruit orchards, wineries and popular ski resorts.

How to Apply:

Please apply through the Career Page of our website at Applications will be accepted until the suitable candidate is found.

Want to learn a little more about a career with PRT? Check out our video on You Tube;

Follow us on Instagram: @TrustedToGrow, @IFCOSeedlings or Facebook: @PRTGrowingServices

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

#trustedtogrow

PRT