About the role#
The Grower Helper - Section Grower Student role focuses on hands-on greenhouse crop production. You will work alongside Section and Head Growers to support daily crop care while contributing to a specific crop improvement project. This position is open to co-op students, interns, practicum students, and recent graduates. Placements are flexible to meet school requirements for 4, 8, or 12 month terms.
What you'll do#
- Learn greenhouse crop production practices.
- Support daily tasks including watering, fertilizing, spraying, and sanitation.
- Monitor crop quality and health.
- Assist with growing trials and crop evaluations.
- Participate in a crop improvement initiative by collecting data and running assessments.
- Identify areas for improvement and maintain a project tracking log.
- Follow all safety and biosecurity protocols.
- Engage in cross-functional learning.
What you'll need#
- 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 experienced growers.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Location & details#
- Locations: Chilliwack, British Columbia and Iron Springs, Alberta.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Rainbow Greenhouses Inc
Rainbow Greenhouses Inc is a horticultural producer founded in 1985. The company operates facilities across British Columbia and Alberta, covering over five million square feet of growing space. It provides live plants and related solutions to retailers and independent partners in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The firm produces a variety of items including annuals, perennials, tropical foliage, and vegetable starters using automated systems.
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