PRT is North America’s largest producer of container-grown forest seedlings. PRT has capacity to grow and sell more than 240 million seedlings across its network of nurseries located in the United States and Canada. PRT has established a leadership position in the industry by working closely with customers and by providing reliable reforestation products and silviculture services at competitive prices.

The Grower will be responsible for the following:

• to assist with the production of quality forest seedling crops by applying effective forest nursery practices and principles;
• to operationally assist, co-ordinate and train forest nursery workers in required nursery work activities;
• to keep neat and accurate records including computerized record keeping systems;
• to operate computerized and other control systems;
• to maintain, repair and upgrade nursery facilities and ensure proper maintenance of equipment in use;
• Follow a company directed IPM program, applying pesticides as needed;
• Weekend work and shift work will be required

The minimum qualifications for the position will be the successful completion of a diploma in Horticulture, Agriculture or Forestry. Applicants must hold a drivers license and be willing to obtain a pesticide applicator certificate. Applicants must also be able to operate greenhouse equipment and climate control systems, coordinate and supervise operational tasks, work with minimal direct supervision and perform basic maintenance on facilities and equipment.

Location:

Situated in the beautiful north western region of Ontario on the shores of Wabigoon Lake, Dryden is a vibrant community surrounded by fresh water lakes and the Boreal Forest. The city’s location on the Trans Canada Highway half way between Thunder Bay and Winnipeg makes it truly a "best of both worlds" location with big center activities not far away and the forest and lakes on the door step of the city itself.

Salary:

Determined based on experience

Start Date:

September 2019

How to Apply:

Please apply through the Career Page of our website at https://www.prt.com/careers/current-job-postings

This position will remain open until a successful candidate has been identified.

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

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