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General Labour

@ Rainbow Greenhouses Inc.

Chilliwack, British Columbia

$18.25/hrFull-time
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Overview

Rainbow Greenhouses Inc. is hiring a full-time or part-time General Labourer at its Chilliwack, BC greenhouse, paying $18.25 per hour. The role covers seeding, planting, handling plants and order fulfillment, with on-site work and a lifting requirement of up to 50 lbs.

Pay:

$18.25 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Seed and plant crops in the greenhouse
  • Prepare and handle plant cuttings for propagation
  • Pick and prepare plants for orders, including labeling and sleeving
  • Monitor plant quality and report issues to the supervisor
  • Assist with inventory control and product distribution

Requirements summary:

  • Physically able to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Detail-oriented and self-directed
  • Comfortable working in varying environmental conditions
  • Greenhouse production experience is an asset

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement planEmployee discount
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-21
First seen by our source
2026-10-22
Source record updated
2026-10-22

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Travelair: none · ground: none
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer none
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Retirement plan, Employee discount

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Rainbow Greenhouses Inc.

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Growing Opportunities for Plants | People | Partnerships

Full company description

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.

LinkedIn followers
6,373
People associated on LinkedIn
167
Reported office locations
  • 43756 S Sumas Rd, Chilliwack, British Columbia V2R 4L6, CA
  • 201008 TWP Rd 120, Iron Springs, Alberta T0K1G0, CA
  • 50935 Wilbourn Rd, Rosedale Greenhouses Ltd, British Columbia V0X 1X0, CA
  • 6075 Unsworth Road Chilliwack, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4P5, CA
Business categories
  • Farming
  • Agriculture
  • Flowers
  • Wholesale
Other recorded names
  • Rainbow Greenhouses Inc.
  • Rainbow Greenhouses Inc
Specialties
  • Wholesale
  • Cut Flowers
  • Indoor Plants & Flowers
  • Outdoor Plants/Flowers
  • Tropicals
  • Orchids
  • Cactus
  • Seasonal Baskets & Planters
  • Vegetables
  • Herbs
  • hanging baskets
  • hanging plants
  • Potted Plants
  • Succulents
  • Ornamental Plants
  • Potted Herbs
  • Potted Veggetables
  • Garden Plants
  • Industrial Greenhouse
  • Plant Production
  • Year Round Growing
  • Cut Flowers
  • Floriculture
  • Perennials
  • Planters
  • Precision Horticulture
  • Garden starters
  • Greenhouse Production
  • Ornamental Horticulture
  • Plant Propagation
  • Commercial Greenhouse Operations
  • Sustainable Growing Systems
  • Automation in Horticulture
  • Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
  • Large-Scale Plant Production
  • Retail Plant Supply
  • Perennial and Annual Production
  • Indoor Flowering Plants
  • Wholesale Plant Distribution
  • Vegetable Starters
  • Tropical Foliage and Houseplants
  • House Plants
  • Bedding Plants
  • Produced in Containers
  • and controlled-environment agriculture
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Reported total investment
0

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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…

FieldValue
IndustryWholesale
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersChilliwack, British Columbia
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1985
SpecialtiesWholesaleCut FlowersIndoor Plants & FlowersOutdoor Plants/FlowersTropicalsOrchidsCactusSeasonal Baskets & PlantersVegetablesHerbs
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Job description

General Labourer — Rainbow Greenhouses (Chilliwack, BC)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Rainbow Greenhouses supplies national retailers and independent growers across North America with year-round live plants. With over 5 million sq. ft. of greenhouse space across BC and Alberta, we operate advanced, resource-efficient growing systems powered by skilled, hands-on teams with decades of expertise. From seed to sale, our full-service model supports retailers with consistent product availability, in-store service, and merchandising solutions that help grow their categories year after year. At Rainbow, we grow plants, people, and partnerships with long-term success in mind.

The General Labourer takes part in a variety of greenhouse tasks focused on improving efficiency, yield, and product quality. Based at our Chilliwack, BC facility, this role supports plant production and order fulfillment with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

POSITION DETAILS

Job title: General Labourer
Employer: Rainbow Greenhouses Inc.
Business address: 43756 S Sumas Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4L6
Work location: On-site at the Chilliwack, BC facility (address above)
Employment type: Permanent or Seasonal/Temporary
Schedule: Full-time or Part-time
Wage: $18.25 per hour
Education: No formal education required
Experience: Production experience, preferably in a greenhouse environment (an asset, not required)

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Assist with seeding (by hand or machine) and planting plugs or transplants
  • Prepare and handle plant cuttings for propagation
  • Perform production tasks while working with crops throughout the production process
  • Space, grade, sort, pinch, straighten, trim, weed, and move plants as required
  • Pick and prepare plants for orders, including loading carts, labeling, and sleeving
  • Monitor plants for quality concerns and report issues to the Greenhouse Supervisor
  • Support the cultivation and maintenance of potted plants to ensure high-quality standards
  • Assist with inventory control and product distribution
  • Collaborate with team members to optimize growing conditions and workflow efficiency
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
  • Follow all safety procedures and company best practices

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Adaptable and self-directed with strong organizational abilities
  • Physically able to perform manual labour, including lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs
  • Detail-oriented and goal-focused with a positive attitude
  • Comfortable working in varying environmental conditions
  • Basic knowledge of plants is an asset but not required
  • Production experience, preferably in a greenhouse environment, is an asset

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.

HOW TO APPLY

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. To apply, please submit your resume by any of the following:

  • Online: Job Bank
  • In person: drop off your resume at 43756 S Sumas Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4L6.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

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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