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Irrigation Specialist Dryden, ON
5 months ago
- Department: Forest Nursery Worker Dryden
Who are we:
At PRT, we believe in being the stewards of growth and renewal for generations to come. Our Mission is to provide the most trusted growing services, best suited to the needs of our customers, and we achieve that by putting our customers first while always respecting our employees. PRT is the largest commercial-scale growing provider in North America for a wide range of high-quality forestry seedling species. PRT has the capacity to grow and sell more than 630 million seedlings annually, at its 28 nursery locations across Canada & USA and we owe our success to our employees. By joining PRT you will become part of a team of people that grows trees for our future forests
Job DescriptionA Day in the Life:
PRT is seeking a seasonal Irrigation Specialist to work at our PRT Dryden Nursery in Dryden, ON . As a key member of the forest nursery grow team, the Irrigation Specialist will assist in the growing of tree seedlings used for reforestation. The Irrigation Specialist participates in mixing fertilizers and checking EC readings, using and maintaining the irrigation system as well as assisting in any nursery related duties. Candidates should have a desire and keenness to learn about the seed orchard activities, keep accurate records, work independently and efficiently. Majority of the work will be done in the greenhouses and outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes at times. Successful applicant will be required to complete in house online training courses and obtain a pesticide applicator certificate. Shift work and weekend work is required – regular hours are 40 per week with varying shift times according to the grow season.
Key Accountabilities of the Irrigation Specialist are:
- Unplug sprinkler nozzles and change irrigation filters
- Take daily block weights while scouting for pests and diseases
- Monitor and measure crop growth rates and conduct audits on lifted crops
- Adjust watering cycles and climate settings using a computerized system
- Use, Maintain and Repair the irrigation system
- Assist in herbicide and pesticide applications
- Assist in Greenhouse sanitation practices
- Keep neat and accurate records
- Support innovation and continuous improvement
- Promote collaboration and teamwork at all levels
- Set targets (i.e., production, timelines) and evaluate achievement
About the team:
The Irrigation Specialist will work alongside Growers, Nursery Workers, and Nursery Technician, under direct supervision of the Nursery Supervisor and will report to the Nursery Manager.
QualificationsEnough about us, let’s talk about you:
Required/Minimum Qualifications & Skills:
- Highschool Degree or equivalent
- Valid Driver’s License and/or reliable transportation
- Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Work, Outlook)
- Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Great organizational and record keeping skills
- Customer driven and oriented
- Strong work ethic and ability to work well in a team
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Relevant forest seedling nursery experience
Compensation and Benefits:
At PRT, we believe in unconditional success through people. We strive to be the place where people can sow their career and grow with us. Other components of our total rewards offering include:
- Competitive hourly rate; $20 per hour.
- A supportive team structured environment, a strong safety culture, and a commitment to the environment.
- Room to grow - Learning and growing is built into every role here. At PRT, you’ll get mentorship and acknowledgment for helping our business grow.
- Collaboration and teamwork - Innovation doesn’t know hierarchy. We make sure everyone is heard, considered, and respected.
- Green Culture - Our PRT nurseries and seed orchards are vibrant and fun communities with employees who share a strong passion for the nature solutions we provide to our earth and doing their part in regenerating the forests of North America.
Next Steps:
We embracediversity, equity and inclusionfor innovation and growth. We promote equality of opportunity and seek different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company’s performance and progress. We believe that diversity and inclusion help us drive innovation, make better decisions, achieve effective stewardship of our business, and enable our people to thrive. We encourage you to connect with us at humanresources@prt.com if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process.
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