Nursery Manager

Company 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. **Job Description**: **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**: - A bachelor’s degree or diploma in horticulture, agriculture, or forestry, or the equivalent combination of education and experience - Five or more years of horticulture or crop production experience - Experience leading and managing crop production teams - Strong planning, organization, and time management skills - Ability to problem solve and conduct root cause analysis - Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS-Excel, MS-Word, and MS-Outlook - Experience with the use of Lean tools for continuous process improvement in a production environment - Ability to work with financial data including developing budgets and financial analysis **Qualifications**: **Compensation, Benefits & Workplace Culture**: - Highly competitive annual salary matching your level of experience and ability - Bonus incentive program - up to 15% of annual salary - Matching RRSP program - Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of extended health, dental, provincial medical - Relocation allowance - 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. Additional Information **Location**: Campbell River, located on the east coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia has long been known as the "Salmon Capital of the World" and most recently, as an adventure and eco-tourism hub. The Campbell River area offers an extensive array of outdoor activities in a beautiful coastal town. It’s a great place to work and enjoy the outdoor life. **How to Apply**: - Thank you for applying; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted._