Executive Assistant

Rainbow Greenhouses Inc.; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible benefits

RRSP matching

Employee discount

Greenhouse environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Rainbow Greenhouses is seeking an Executive Assistant to the General Manager in Chilliwack, BC. You will help keep leadership organized, respond to priorities, and provide reliable support during peak seasons and daily operations.

The role requires proactive, detail-oriented work, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality. This is a full-time position offering growth in a fast-moving greenhouse operation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally supporting senior leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual meeting platforms (Teams, Zoom).
• Proven critical thinking, strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage leadership's calendar, commitments, communications, and priorities.
• Ensure leadership is prepared for meetings, travel, deadlines, and seasonal demands.
• Anticipate needs before they are expressed.
• Filter, prioritize, and escalade information appropriately.
• Draft and refine written communications.
• Track action items, follow-ups, and strategic priorities.
• Maintain systems that ensure an organized, predictable workflow.
• Operate with discretion and confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Discretion

Prioritization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Zoom

Job description

Position: Executive Assistant

Location: Chilliwack, British Columbia

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year, based on experience

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 hiring an Executive Assistant to our General Manager, whereyou'llplay a key role in keeping leadership organized, informed, and ahead of the curve.You'llanticipatethe GM's needs, manage competing priorities, and provide reliable support through our high-volume seasons and day-to-day operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and energized by variety, to work closely with senior leadership and gain valuable insight into how a growing operation is run

Key Responsibilities

Bring structure, clarity, and steadiness to the role. You are a strong communicator with excellent judgment who can filter information and stay ahead of the GM's needs. You understand how to protect time, manage priorities, and ensure preparedness.

• Manage leadership's calendar, commitments, communications, and priorities.
• Ensure leadership is prepared for meetings, travel, deadlines, and seasonal demands.
• Anticipate needs before they are expressed.
• Filter, prioritize, and escalade information appropriately.
• Draft and refine written communications.
• Track action items, follow-ups, and strategic priorities.
• Maintain systems that ensure an organized, predictable workflow.
• Operate with discretion and confidentiality at all times.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally supporting senior leadership
• Proficiency with Microsoft Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual meeting platforms (Teams, Zoom)
• Proven critical thinking, strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to create order from complexity and clarity from ambiguity.
• Strong filing and records management skills, both digital and physical, with attention to accuracy and confidentiality
• Ability to work extended or irregular hours during peak Spring season.
• Comfort with fixed in-office hours and remote responsiveness outside office hours.

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.

Equal OpportunityStatement

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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