Seed Orchard Technician

Company DescriptionWho are we:At PRT, we believe in being the stewards of growth and renewal for generations to come. Our Mission is to provide the most trusted growing services, best suited to the needs of our customers, and we achieve that by putting our customers first while always respecting our employees. PRT is the largest commercial-scale growing provider in North America for a wide range of high-quality forestry seedling species. PRT has the capacity to grow and sell more than 630 million seedlings annually, at its 28 nursery locations across Canada & USA and we owe our success to our employees. By joining PRT you will become part of a team of people that grows trees for our future forests!Job DescriptionA Day in the Life:PRT is looking for a seasonal Seed Orchard Technician to work at the PRT Armstrong Nursery in Armstrong, BC. Under the direction of the Operations Manager the Seed Orchard Technician (SOT) is responsible for organizing and supervising the day-to-day activities in the orchards in order to maximize the production of high-quality seed from the orchard trees while upholding PRT’s safety and environmental practices and policies. The position is non-continuous (seasonal) and during the off season, the SOT is expected to assist and take part in other nursery work which may include supervisor, quality assurance or machine operator duties. No shift work required. Candidates should have a desire and keenness to learn about the seed orchard activities, keep accurate records, work independently and efficiently. Candidates may be interviewed and tested to assess their abilities and qualifications for this position.Key Accountabilities of the Seed Orchard Technician are:Collect data on orchard inventories and mapsCollect scion material and graft onto root stockConduct pollen and cone inventoriesFertilize, prune and irrigate orchard treesAssess seed embryo developmentPlan and direct cone pick operationsAssist in winterizing irrigation systemOperate and maintain orchard equipmentAssist in developing OTIP funding proposalsRegister seed lots on SPARAttend ITAC and BCSOC annual meetingsUse of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for pest monitoringSupport innovation and continuous improvementPromote collaboration and teamwork at all levelsSet targets (i.e., production, timelines) and evaluate achievement About the team:The Seed Orchard Technician will be part of a team lead by the Operations Manager. This position is in the breathtaking Okanagan Valley, Armstrong, BC. This beautiful location offers activities and magnificent scenery all year long!QualificationsEnough about us, let’s talk about you:Required/Minimum Qualifications & Skills:Diploma in horticulture or forestry or equivalent combination of seed orchard experience and qualifications.Minimum 2-year experience in growing or seed orchard roleMinimum 2-year experience in a supervisor roleValid Driver’s LicenseIntermediate level skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Work, Outlook)Ability to work independently and in a team environmentStrong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skillsAttention to detail, and great organizational and record keeping skillsAbility to maintain strong professional relationships within the industryPreferred Qualifications & Skills:Pesticide Applicator CertificateAdditional InformationCompensation 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:Competitive annual wage while working during the Seed Orchard season; $27.01 matching the 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 BalanceCollaboration 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 diversity, equity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We promote equality of opportunity and seek different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company’s performance and progress. We believe that diversity and inclusion 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 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.Follow us on Instagram: @TrustedToGrow, @IFCOSeedlings orFacebook: @PRTGrowingServicesLinkedIn: @PRTGrowingServices, @IFCOSeedlings#trustedtogrow