Nursery Manager (Forest Seedlings) - Jobs in Walhachin, BC

Job Description

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 335 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.Position Summary:As the leader of the local management team, you will have the opportunity to work with the most innovative conifer seedling producer in the industry with a focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. You will oversee all aspects of greenhouse and open compound seedling production and lead an experienced team that takes pride in meeting our customers’ expectations. Your focus will include financial management, personnel development and leadership, continuous improvement activities, customer focus, overall site safety, and promotion of PRT.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:The ideal candidate will have:o A bachelor’s degree or diploma in horticulture, agriculture, or forestry, or the equivalent combination of education and experienceo Five or more years of horticulture or crop production experienceo Experience leading and managing crop production teamso Strong planning, organization, and time management skillso Ability to problem solve and conduct root cause analysiso Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS-Excel, MS-Word, and MS-Outlooko Experience with the use of Lean tools for continuous process improvement in a production environmento Ability to work with financial data including developing budgets and financial analysisCompensation, Benefits & Workplace Culture:o Highly competitive annual salary matching your level of experience and abilityo Bonus incentive program – up to 15% of annual salaryo Matching RRSP programo Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of extended health, dental, provincial medicalo Relocation allowanceo 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 under a supportive team-structured environment, with a strong safety culture, and a commitment to the environment.Location:Walhachin is a small town located in Gold Country in the Thompson Okanagan region, located 10 km west of Kamloops Lake, and 65 km west of Kamloops on the south shore of the Thompson River near Highway 1. The region can accurately be described as a bustling oasis town in the midst of cactus, tumbleweed and a desert-like climate. Surrounded by lakes, camping, hiking and popular ski resorts, the area has something for everyone.How to Apply:Please apply through the Career Page of our website at https://www.prt.com/careers/current-job-postingsApplications for this position will be accepted until the suitable candidate is found. Please check out our Career video at https://www.youtube.com/watchv=AsvfZdw_9m0Thank you for applying; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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