Irrigation Specialist

Company Description

WHO WE ARE:

From a humble beginning in 1988 with six nurseries, PRT has grown into North America's largest grower of forest seedlings, having grown over 6 billion trees. With 27 Nurseries & 14 Seed Orchards across the US and Canada, we annually cultivate over 630 million high-quality seedlings, playing a vital role in reforestation and sustainable forestry. We're driven by a passion for environmental stewardship and a commitment to nurturing relationships, driving excellence, and fostering a people-first mindset, all to make a difference for a greener future.

Here's what you can expect when you join PRT

• Competitive Compensation & Financial Growth: Earn a competitive annual salary with opportunities for bonus or short-term incentives and build your financial future with our matching RRSP.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Take care of yourself and your family with our extended health, vision, and dental coverage, along with paid vacation and holidays.
• Career Development & Learning: Grow your skills and advance your career with personalized guidance and a learning-focused culture that prioritizes continuous development.
• Stable, Inclusive & Collaborative Environment: Join a year-round stable company where your voice matters in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Make a Difference for the Planet: Contribute to environmental sustainability and a passion for nature solutions

Job Description

About the Role:

PRT is seeking a seasonal Irrigation Specialist to work at our PRT Dryden Nursery in Dryden Ontario. 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 is responsible for 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 forest seedling nursery activities, keep accurate records, work independently and efficiently. Majority of the work will be done outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes at times. Successful applicant will be required to complete in house online training courses. Shift work and weekend work is required – regular hours are 37.5 hours 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.

Work Status: Full-time hourly.

*Weekend work may be required, especially during our busy season.

Competitive Hourly rate; $25.42 per hour.

Qualifications

Enough 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

Alignment with PRT's Values

• Safety First, Growth Always Working safely together, every day.
• Passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to excellence.

Join PRT and be part of a mission-driven organization where your professional growth is as important as the forests we help to grow. Here, you're not just an employee – you're a vital part of our ecosystem of innovation and environmental stewardship.

Additional Information

Next Steps:

Ready to grow your career with PRT?

To apply please send your resume directly to us through our career portal at; Grow Your Career | PRT Growing Services Ltd.

We embrace openness and different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company's performance and progress. We believe that diversity of thought helps 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 [email protected] for more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation for the recruitment process and beyond.

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

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