Seed Specialist

Responsibilities

• Seed Processing Operations: Support facility in all aspects of the seed cleaning, drying, sizing process and routine preventive care and maintenance of buildings and machines.
• Safely operate a range of equipment including tractors, forklifts, boom lifts, UTVs, and power tools.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to achieve production and research goals efficiently and safely.
• Maintain accurate records of seed processing activities and track progress against key production and timeline targets.
• Contribute ideas and embrace innovation to help improve safety, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.

Communication & Culture

Foster strong working relationships by communicating with honesty, respect, and a spirit of teamwork.

What YOU bring to the table You’re a dynamic and driven professional who brings technical skill, field experience, and a collaborative mindset to support and strengthen our seed orchard operations. Bachelor’s degree or diploma in horticulture, agriculture, or forestry, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills that ensures clarity and alignment across all aspects of operations. Excellent mechanical skills along with experience diagnosing and repairing minor mechanical breakdowns effectively. Proficiency with digital tools including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Epicor. Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt in a dynamic work environment. Confidence working independently or as part of a team environment. Practical skills in operating and maintaining equipment, including seed processing equipment, forklifts, tractors, UTVs, and tools for safe use. Reliability and flexibility, with a willingness to work full-time—including weekdays and weekends during peak seasons. Previous experience is required, but we are open to individuals with previous transferable skills such as: horticulture, agriculture, forestry, silviculture, arboriculture, nursery operations, orchard management, greenhouse management, landscaping, plant propagation, environmental science, natural resource management, conservation, field research, equipment operation (tractors, UTVs, chainsaws, forklifts), pesticide application, fertilizer application, GIS mapping, data collection, Excel reporting, project coordination, teamwork, and fieldwork in outdoor environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

Grow Your Career, Cultivate Your Potential. At PRT, we believe in nurturing talent as carefully as we nurture our forests. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package is designed to help you thrive professionally and personally.

Salary information

Competitive base salary & benefits (salary is based on experience) Join PRT and help us make a real difference in the world! 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. Still want to learn more?

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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!