Forest Seedling Nursery Manager (Silviculture & Reforestation)

Full Time

  PRT

  Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada

Company Description

PRT operates a diverse network of 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 over 220 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 Wisconsin to California.

Job Description

Position Summary: 
As an integral member of the local management team you will have the opportunity to work with the most innovative container, 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 customer expectations. Your focus will include financial management, personnel development and leadership, continuous improvement activities, customer focus, overall site safety, and promotion of PRT.
 

Qualifications

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 experience
o    Five or more years of horticulture or crop production experience 
o    Experience leading and managing crop production teams 
o    Strong planning, organization, and time management skills
o    Ability to problem solve and conduct root cause analysis
o    Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS-Excel, MS-Word, and MS-Outlook
o    Knowledge or experience with continuous process improvement in a production environment
o    Ability to analyze and work with financial data including developing budgets and financial analysis
 

Additional Information

Compensation, Benefits & Workplace Culture:
o    Highly competitive annual salary matching your level of experience and ability
o    Bonus incentive program – up to 15% of annual salary
o    Matching RRSP program 
o    Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of extended health, dental, provincial medical with all premiums paid by the employer
o    Relocation allowance (if applicable)
o    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. 
o    We provide a supportive team structured environment, a strong safety culture, and a commitment to the environment.
 

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.