WHO WE ARE:

Did you know that over 6 billion trees started their lives as PRT seedlings?

From our roots in 1988, when a group of dedicated employees banded together to purchase six seedling nurseries, PRT has grown into North America's largest forest seedling provider.

Today, with 28 sites across the US and Canada, including 14 seed orchards, we grow over 630 million high-quality seedlings annually. We're proud to play a vital role in supporting reforestation and sustainable forestry practices across the continent.

We're a company driven by shared success and a passion for environmental stewardship. We provide the foundation for healthier forests and a greener future.

We would love for you to be a part of what we're growing!

A Day in the Life:

PRT is seeking a full-time Operations Manager to be based in Quesnel, BC at PRT Quesnel. As a member of the local management team the Operations Manager has the opportunity to work with the most innovative conifer seedling producer in the industry with a focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. Overseeing all aspects of greenhouse and open compound seedling operations the Operations Manager is required to lead and give direct supervision to the nursery team to ensure nursery efficiency. This includes, but is not limited to; sowing, thinning, lifting, blackout, cold storage & shipping. This position is responsible for directing personnel in accordance with operational work plans and cultural requirements, with a focus on employee productivity, record keeping, and ensuring both safe working conditions and quality standards are met.

Key Accountabilities of the Operations Manager:

• Supervise greenhouse and open compound seedling production
• Assist the Nursery Manager with planning and achieving production targets
• Ensure proper maintenance of the facility and equipment
• Finalize Inventory
• Keep neat and accurate records
• Manage labor force
• Correspond with customers
• Follow and enforce safe work practices
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement
• Promote collaboration and teamwork at all levels
• Set targets (i.e., production, timelines) and evaluate achievement

About the team:

The Operations Manager will lead a team of Nursery Workers and will report to the Nursery Manager at PRT Quesnel.

Enough about us, let's talk about you:

Required/Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• A bachelor's degree or diploma in horticulture, agriculture, or forestry, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 or more years of horticulture or crop production experience
• Experience in a leadership role
• Valid Driver's License
• Capability of performing manual work, both indoor and outdoor and in varying weather conditions
• Proficient understanding of production processes, quality control principles, and safety regulations
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct a root cause analysis.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Robust computer skills with proficiency Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Work, Outlook)
• Communicate with honesty, kindness and respect

Our Leadership Competencies:

• BUILD TRUST AND CONFIDENCE
• FOSTER COLLABORATION
• CREATE ACCOUNTABILITY TO ACHIEVE GOALS
• INSPIRE INNOVATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

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:

• Highly competitive annual salary matching your level of experience and ability
• 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.
• Work-Life Balance – We're proud to offer flexible paid time off for our employees
• Bonus incentive program – up to 10% of annual salary
• Comprehensive Coverage - Our benefits include comprehensive healthcare, matching RRSP, Employee and Family Assistance Plan, and education stipends.
• 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 embrace openness and diversity of thought for innovation and growth. We seek different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company's performance and progress. We believe that openness and diversity of thought 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 [email protected] for more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation for the recruitment process and beyond.

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

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