HR Student

HR Student Opportunity – High-Volume Recruitment

Department: Human Resources

Location: Chilliwack, BC

Wage: $18.25–$22.00/hour

Open to: Co-op, internship, and practicum students, and recent graduates

When? Jan - May, 2027

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 HR – High-Volume Recruitment role is a Human Resources student opportunity focused on full-cycle, high-volume hiring. Working closely with the HR and Talent Acquisition team, you’ll support day-to-day recruitment activities during our seasonal hiring surges while contributing to a recruitment process improvement project – gaining exposure to sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and data-driven hiring decisions. There is also the opportunity to help with other HR administrative duties as assigned.

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 full-cycle, high-volume recruitment practices
• Support job postings, sourcing, and resume screening
• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communication
• Maintain applicant tracking data and recruitment reporting
• Follow all hiring compliance and candidate confidentiality protocols
• Engage in cross-functional learning
• Assist with other HR administrative duties as assigned

Primary Project

You’ll participate in a recruitment process improvement initiative tied directly to hiring outcomes.

Example Projects

• Support ongoing recruitment campaigns and engage in hiring data collection
• Analyze the hiring funnel and recommend process improvements

Deliverables

• Recruitment Metrics or Project Tracking Log
• Process Improvement Recommendations

Measurables

• Training milestones completed
• Demonstrated competency in recruitment and screening activities
• Accuracy of applicant tracking and reporting
• Compliance with hiring and confidentiality standards
• Completion of assigned project work

What You Bring

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a program in human resources, business, or a related field
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume hiring environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential candidate information with discretion
• Willingness to learn and take direction from the HR and Talent Acquisition team
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams

What We Offer

• Competitive wages that reflect your experience and the work you bring
• Hands-on training in high-volume recruitment from experienced HR professionals
• Exposure to real hiring campaigns and talent acquisition decision-making
• Mentorship from the HR and Talent Acquisition team
• 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 organized, curious, and ready to launch a career in human resources, 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.