Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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

We are currently seeking to fill an existing vacancy on our team.

PRT is seeking a Nursery Supervisor . You will have responsibilities in all day-to-day operations associated with bareroot and container seedling production at our Pine Hill location, which grows 60 M seedlings annually. Assisting the Nursery Manager in strategic planning and implementation of seed stratification, field prep, fertilization, soil fumigation, irrigation troubleshooting, and planting container and bareroot seedling crops and cover crops.  Once crops are established, you will assist in all cultural activities involved in the production of a quality seedling crop, (i.e. irrigation management, pesticide/fertilizer applications, seedling inventories, and various other specialized cultural activities.).

With the arrival of fall, your focus will turn to finalizing inventories, strong customer communications, managing a contract labor force, seedling harvest, and logistics.  Equipment, buildings, and grounds must be always maintained to prevent downtime, unscheduled maintenance, and foster good housekeeping. This position requires very little overnight travel.  A few annual meetings will be required.

LOCATION: Camden, Alabama, Pine Hill PRT

About the location: Grow Together, Succeed Together

Sweet Home Alabama. With attractions like Bridgeport Beach and Roland Cooper State Park — and daily Alabama River excursions from Gee’s Bend Ferry — Camden, Alabama, is a great place to get outdoors! Roland Cooper State Park is located six miles northwest of Camden and offers camping, fishing, golfing, picnicking, and swimming along the banks of the 22,000-acre William Dannelly Reservoir (Lake Dannelly), an impoundment of the Alabama River. In addition, Camden hosts an office of the  Gee's Bend Ferry which traverses the river just north of the city.

Take a tour at the Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center and learn a few fascinating facts about local art, quilt making, furniture, clothing, and shoe repair. At the end of your day, stop by the Gaines Ridge Dinner Club for irresistible Southern-style surf and turf.

More Than Just a Job:

This is your chance to make a tangible impact on our planet. At PRT, you'll be part of a legacy that has planted over 5 billion trees! We're not just growing seedlings; we're cultivating a greener future, one tree at a time.

Qualifications

What YOU bring to the table

We're looking for a dedicated leader with a passion for horticulture and sustainable practices:

• A bachelor's degree or diploma in horticulture, agriculture, or forestry , or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of pine seedling nursery/agricultural operations , equipment, irrigation, soil fertility, and pesticides.
• Strong team leadership and people management experience .
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook , with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-driven and oriented , with a strong work ethic and dedication to safety and excellence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;

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 human.resources@prt.com for more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation for the recruitment process and beyond.

Still want to learn more? Check us out on Social: 

Follow us on Instagram: @TrustedToGrow, @IFCOSeedlings or

Facebook: @PRTGrowingServices

LinkedIn: @PRTGrowingServices, @IFCOSeedlings

 

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

 

 

#letsgrowtogether

Job Tags

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