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Grower Helper – Section Grower Student Opportunity
Rainbow Greenhouses Inc.
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Posted 21 oct.
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Grower Helper – Section Grower Student Opportunity Department: Growing Location: Chilliwack, BC & Iron Springs, AB Wage: $18.25–$22.00/hour Open to: Co-op, internship, and practicum students, and recent graduates About Rainbow Greenhouses Rainbow Greenhouses supplies national retailers and independent growers across North America with year-round live goods. With over 5 million sq. ft. of greenhouse space in BC and Alberta, we operate advanced, resource-efficient growing systems powered by skilled, hands-on teams. Our workforce scales seasonally from 500 to 1,000+ employees across multiple provinces. At Rainbow, we grow plants, people, and partnerships with long-term success in mind. About the Opportunity The Grower Helper – Section Grower role is a Growing department student opportunity focused on hands-on greenhouse crop production. Working closely with the Section Grower or Head Grower, you’ll support daily crop care activities while contributing to a crop improvement project – gaining exposure to production practices, crop monitoring, and trial-based decision-making. Who This Opportunity Is For This is a student opportunity open to co-op students, interns, practicum students, and recent graduates. Placement length and timing are flexible and can be set up to meet your school’s work-integrated learning requirements (typically 4-, 8-, or 12-month terms). If your program has specific hour or evaluation requirements, we’re happy to work with your school. From Graduate to VP of Horticulture Rob Ohara’s career at Rainbow Greenhouses is a great example of what’s possible when passion meets opportunity. After graduating from a horticulture program, Rob joined the Rainbow team and, through hard work, dedication, and a love for growing, advanced into the role of Vice President of Horticulture. His journey reflects our commitment to developing talent from within and creating meaningful, long-term career opportunities in the horticulture industry. Key Priorities • Learn greenhouse crop production practices • Support watering, fertilizing, spraying, and sanitation • Monitor crop quality and health • Assist with growing trials and crop evaluations • Follow all safety and biosecurity protocols • Engage in cross-functional learning Primary Project You’ll participate in a crop improvement initiative tied directly to production outcomes. Example Projects • Support ongoing projects and engage in data collection • Run assessments and identify areas for improvement Deliverables • Trial or Project Tracking Log • Observations and Data Collection Measurables • Training milestones completed • Demonstrated competency in crop care activities • Accuracy of observations and reporting • Compliance with safety and sanitation standards • Completion of assigned project work What You Bring • Currently pursuing or recently completed a program in horticulture, agriculture, plant or crop science, or a related field • Comfort working outdoors and in a greenhouse environment • Strong attention to detail and observation skills • Ability to follow safety and biosecurity protocols closely • Willingness to learn and take direction from Section and Head Growers • Ability to work collaboratively across teams. What We Offer • Competitive wages that reflect your experience and the work you bring • Hands-on training in greenhouse crop production from experienced growers • Exposure to real crop trials and production decision-making • Mentorship from Section and Head Growers • Flexible placement terms that fit co-op, internship, and practicum requirements • A workplace that’s a little greener than most – literally • A team that takes pride in what they grow – plants and people Our Values – GRIT At Rainbow Greenhouses, we believe in GRIT – our shared values of Go for it, Rise to the challenge, Improve every day, and Tackle it together. Our team members bring these values to life through consistency, teamwork, and pride in their craft. Apply Today Whether you’re a co-op student, intern, or recent graduate, if you’re hands-on, curious, and ready to learn greenhouse crop production from the ground up, we welcome your application. At Rainbow Greenhouses, we grow more than plants – we grow people. Equal Opportunity Statement At Rainbow Greenhouses, we are an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, and promote based on qualifications and job requirements, without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital or family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age. We invest in our people and provide the support employees need to succeed and grow with us.