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 RSP program.
• 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.

We are seeking a full-time Nursery Manager to lead our team at PRT Summerland in British Columbia. As a key part of the most innovative conifer seedling producer in the industry, you’ll work with a focus on our people, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. You’ll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of greenhouse and outdoor seedling production, including financial management, personnel development, customer relations, and ensuring site safety. Your leadership will be crucial in executing PRT’s strategy, which is rooted in our core values of stewardship and safeguarding our people, customers, assets, and environment.
As the manager of PRT Summerland, you will lead a small but dedicated team in producing approximately 6 million seedlings annually on a 10-acre site. The core team consists of three full-time employees, who are supported by a flexible seasonal workforce. The team size fluctuates throughout the year, from around 11 people during the spring sow to a peak of up to 30 people during the busy harvest season from October to December. You will coach and lead this team to produce exceptional results and meet our production targets.

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.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in nursery operations, with a proven track record of leadership and team management.
• 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.

• Ensure adherence to organizational health and safety programs through routine management, review, and follow-up procedures
• Develop and prioritize proposals for capital expenditures and projects
• Manage and supervise container seedling production
• Create production target plans
• Implement crop and work plans
• Identify and assess crop damage, losses and reliability issues
• Perform root-cause analysis with nursery personnel and develop solutions
• Keep neat and accurate records
• Manage labor force
• Identify training needs
• Mentor, coach, and train nursery personnel
• Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
• 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