Regional Manager (Reforestation, Central) Summerland, BC

Regional Manager (Reforestation, Central)Full-timeWho are we:At PRT, we believe in being the stewards of growth and renewal for generations to come. This belief reflects in our cultural expectation to safely produce the most competitive forest seedling solutions and services for our clients. PRT is the largest provider in North America for a wide range of high-quality forestry seedling species, with the capacity to produce more than 630 million seedlings annually at its 28 nursery locations across Canada & the USA. Be part of a team that grows careers and trees for our future forests!A Day in the Life:Our Regional Managers provide accountable leadership and proactive management of PRT nurseries to ensure our strategy execution is successfully aligned with nursery-level operational plans and performance, focusing on our people, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. Your future role will provide accountable oversight and active leadership in safely ensuring the highest levels of performance, maximizing customer experience, and supporting operational planning for efficient results.Key Accountabilities of the Regional Manager are:Safety - Ensure nurseries foster a culture of safety and follow PRT protocols.Quality - Ensure crops meet customer specifications and work closely with the crop team for best practices.Continuous Improvement - Strive for continuous improvement and use new technology or best practices.Budget - Generate realistic budgets and drive towards meeting or exceeding them.Problem Solving - Generate root cause and corrective actions for problems to prevent recurrence.People Development - Ensure nursery managers develop skills consistent with PRT competencies.About the team:Reporting to the VP Operations, West, you will be part of a team of 5 Regional Managers leading our nursery locations across Canada and the USA. This position will have accountability for our Armstrong, Juniper Beach, Coldstream, Summerland, and Skimikin BC teams.Required/Minimum Qualifications:A bachelor's degree or diploma in horticulture, agriculture, or forestry, or equivalent education and experience.Five or more years of relevant experience in a leadership role with multiple location oversight.Strong leadership skills with the ability to plan, set goals, train, and coach employees.Ability to analyze strategically, problem-solve, and conduct root cause analysis.Must be able to travel frequently within your regions and as required, including within the USA.Experience leading crop production teams.Strong planning, organization, and time management skills.Strong computer skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.A valid driver's license and Passport.Compensation and Benefits:PRT's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. Permanent employees may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program and/or the purchase of an equity position. Other components include a supportive team environment, learning opportunities, flexible paid time off, comprehensive healthcare, matching RRSP, and a strong safety culture.Next Steps:We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion for innovation and growth. We promote equality of opportunity and seek different perspectives. We encourage you to connect with us at humanresources@prt.com for more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodations for the recruitment process.

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