Greenhouse Site Manager

Rainbow Greenhouses Inc.; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

RRSP matching

Flexible benefits

Employee discount

Job summary

Rainbow Greenhouses Inc. is seeking a Site Manager for our Chilliwack, BC greenhouse operations. You will lead daily activities to maximize productivity, plant quality, and profitability while developing a high-performing team through training and mentorship.

You will partner with the Growing team and senior leadership to optimize conditions, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement, cost control, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in horticulture, agriculture, manufacturing, or a relevant field.
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Proven experience in greenhouse operations or a similar role.
• Data-driven decision making and KPI tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily greenhouse operations to maximize productivity, quality, and output.
• Develop and coach a high‑performing team with training and mentorship.
• Set performance standards, conduct evaluations, and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with Growing and VP of Horticulture to optimize growth conditions and quality.
• Coordinate shipping/receiving with Rainbow HQ to ensure timely, accurate movements.
• Identify cost-saving and process-improvement opportunities and implement them.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Operations management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in horticulture or related field

Job description

Position: Site Manager

Department: Operations

Salary: $78,000 – $100,000

Location: Chilliwack, British Columbia

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

Using a people-first approach, the Site Manager leads greenhouse operations to achieve peak productivity, profitability, and plant quality, driving performance aligned with company objectives and other growing sites. The Site Manager pursues continuous improvement by proactively optimizing processes, resource allocation, and data-driven strategies to enhance plant yields, control costs, and maintain the highest quality standards.

The Site Manager takes ownership of the site's overall success by empowering and developing a high‑performing team through training, mentorship, and clear KPIs, while fostering a results‑driven culture rooted in innovation, accountability, and collaboration. Working collaboratively with all Rainbow managers, the Site Manager provides key insights that inform leadership decisions and contribute to long‑term business growth.

This role leads a team that includes the Production Line Supervisor, Greenhouse Supervisor, Fulfillment Supervisor, Inventory, and Administrative Assistant.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and oversee daily greenhouse operations, ensuring all activities are planned, organized, and executed efficiently to maximize productivity and output
• Empower and develop a high‑performing team through targeted training, hands‑on mentorship, and personalized coaching, creating clear pathways for career growth
• Cultivate a high‑performance culture rooted in innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Set and uphold clear performance standards, conducting regular evaluations and providing timely, constructive feedback
• Collaborate closely with the Growing team to fine‑tune plant growth conditions, driving higher yields and healthier plants
• Coordinate shipping and receiving processes with Rainbow HQ to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and quality in product movements
• Strategically optimize greenhouse resources — labour, supplies, and equipment — to ensure seamless daily operations
• Drive cost efficiency by monitoring expenses, controlling operational costs, and maintaining alignment with budget targets
• Gather and analyze key performance data on plant growth, yields, and resource utilization to uncover trends and improvement opportunities
• Partner with the VP of Horticulture and fellow Site Managers to design and implement robust quality control measures (KPIs)
• Identify and lead process improvement, cost saving, and operational efficiency initiatives
• Enforce and uphold safety, environmental, and health standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and codes
• Prepare and deliver regular reports on KPIs, production metrics, and financial results to inform leadership decision‑making

What You Bring

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team to achieve operational excellence
• Bachelor's degree in horticulture, agriculture, manufacturing, or a relevant field
• Proven experience in greenhouse management or a similar operations management role
• Strong knowledge of plant cultivation, irrigation, and pest control
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills
• Ability to analyze data and make data‑driven decisions
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations
• Knowledge of Spanish 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

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Rainbow Greenhouses, our values are built on GRIT — Go for it, Rise to the challenge, Improve every day, and Tackle it together. As a Site Manager, you'll live these values by leading with purpose, developing people, and driving results that matter. You'll join a leadership team that celebrates initiative, innovation, and growth.

If you're an operations leader who thrives on building great teams and growing great plants, we would love to meet you. Apply today and grow with us!

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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