Job Description

Position: Head Grower
Location: Chilliwack, British Columbia
Pay: $85,000–$110,000 per year

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 with decades of expertise. Our full-service model supports retailers with consistent quality, availability, and innovative growing solutions. At Rainbow, we grow plants, people, and partnerships with long-term success in mind.

About the Opportunity

Rainbow Greenhouses is seeking a Head Grower to lead all growing operations at our Chilliwack facility. This role is ideal for an experienced grower who brings strong leadership, deep horticultural knowledge, and the ability to guide teams toward consistent, high-quality plant production. The Head Grower oversees the entire growing cycle, ensures optimal environmental conditions, and collaborates with multiple departments to support successful crop programs.

What You'll Do

Oversee the health and quality of all plants on site
Lead and manage a team of Section Growers, IPM staff, and Assistant Growers
Manage nutrient programs and all irrigation systems
Develop and oversee Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs
Work closely with Growers and Operations to ensure all crop tasks are completed on time
Monitor crops for timing, quality, and alignment with sales requirements
Oversee climate control systems to maintain ideal growing conditions and reduce energy waste
Provide planning input on genetics, crop scheduling, and continuous quality improvement
Stay connected with industry professionals to implement new and innovative growing strategies

What You Bring

Must-Haves

University degree in horticulture, agriculture, plant science, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience as a Head Grower or in a similar senior growing role
Strong horticultural knowledge and leadership capability
Experience with Argus Climate Controls
BC Pesticide Applicator Certificate
Strong communication, coaching, and team development skills
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Nice-to-Haves

Spanish language skills

Why Join Us

Opportunity to lead a highly skilled growing team
Influence key growing strategies and operational improvements
Supportive leadership and clear expectations
A workplace built on teamwork, growth, and long-term success
Potential career path to Director of Horticulture
Bonus eligible role

What We Offer

Competitive wages that reflect your experience and the work you bring
Flexible benefits for full-time staff — choose the coverage that works for you
RRSP matching to help you build toward your future
Belong to one of Western Canada's largest Greenhouses – join a high-performing team in a fast-moving environment
A workplace that's a little greener than most — literally
Generous employee discount
A team that takes care in what they grow – plants, people, and opportunities

Note: Incentive programs, benefits, and perks have eligibility requirements.

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 care in their craft.

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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.

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About Rainbow Greenhouses Inc

We're a full-service horticultural producer delivering live plants and value-added solutions to major retailers and independent partners across Western Canada and the Northwestern United States.

Rainbow started in 1985 as a family-led greenhouse guided by the Vander Waal's commitment to quality, relationships, and long-term growth. Today, with the confidence of our retail partners, the dedication of our teams, and the continued support of our customers, we continue to expand our operations.

We produce ornamental annuals, perennials, tropical foliage, indoor flowering plants, vegetable starters, and cut flowers on a commercial scale, using advanced systems across every stage of production. Spanning more than five million square feet of growing space in British Columbia and Alberta, our teams combine decades of horticultural expertise with precision systems that emphasize efficiency and deliver consistent results at scale.

We continue to innovate through automation, fertigation, and integrated pest management practices. These advancements help us support our teams, protect resources, and deliver high-quality plants year-round. Every system, from propagation and cultivation to distribution and merchandising, has been refined to provide our retail partners with a complete, full-service approach.

Our mission is to grow opportunities for plants, people, and partnerships. That means cultivating careers, building trusted relationships, and maintaining practices that strengthen both our operations and the resources we depend on.

Rainbow’s people-centered culture reflects our GRIT values: Go for it, Rise to the challenge, Improve every day, and Tackle it together. Across all facilities, we’re focused on continuous improvement, shared success, and advancing modern horticulture through efficiency and teamwork.

Explore how reliability, innovation, and collaboration define what we do every day.

Industry

Wholesale & Distribution

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Chilliwack, CA

Year Founded

1985

Website

rainbow.ca

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