PRT operates a diverse network of 19 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 300 million seedlings makes PRT the largest producer of containerized forest seedlings in North America. We produce trees for customers from British Columbia to Ontario and Michigan to Alabama to Oregon.

Join the Forest Nursery Team

@ PRT Campbell River!

Now hiring TREE NURSERY WORKERS for SPRING WORK!

Make decent money and meet new friends helping us create the next generation of forests.

What You Need to be a Successful Applicant:

·         A good attitude towards work and a passion for the environment

·         Must be able to deal with the elements; both indoor & outdoor work

·         Work is meticulous; requires sharp eyesight and high manual dexterity

·         Gear required: raingear, sun hat, sunglasses, non-slip footwear, water bottle, gloves, layers to deal with the heat and the cold

·         Reliable personal transportation is essential as we are a 15 minute drive from downtown Campbell River and there is no public transit service

·         Must be able to pass a functional abilities test: lift, pull, push minimum 50lbs

Hours of Work / Compensation:

·         Piece work thinning: individuals earn an average of $16.50/hour, but motivated and efficient workers have no upper limit on piece earnings

·         Hourly wages start at $15.20 per hour and over time can go up to $21.43 per hour with full benefits as an experienced forest nursery employee

·         Thinning runs now to July with opportunities to join other projects on a seasonal basis throughout the year and become part of the union crew

·         Shift times 7:00AM to 3:30PM Monday to Friday (subject to change)

·         Flex time available to accommodate employees with young families or second jobs  i.e. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm or just a few days a week

How to Apply:

Please apply through the career page of prt.com

Check out this You Tube video to see what thinning looks like;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FNENnTFppc

Strictly NO drop in visits. Set up an appointment before heading up to the farm.

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