Grower - Container Yard & Shrub Nursery

DeVry Greenhouses Ltd.; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

DeVry Greenhouses Ltd. in Chilliwack, BC is seeking a dedicated Grower for the Container Yard and Shrub Nursery. This full-time role emphasizes ownership of plant quality and crop health from propagation to shipment. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated nursery growing experience, a strong understanding of climate control, and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment. Competitive hourly compensation of $26-$30, along with RRSP matching and health benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience at a commercial scale in growing nursery crops.
• Proven ability to plan and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sense of ownership and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Own plant quality and crop health from propagating through shipping.
• Execute climate, irrigation, and fertility programs.
• Maintain pest and disease pressure below thresholds.
• Communicate plant availability and readiness with Sales and Planning.

Skills

Experience growing nursery or containerized crops

Knowledge of climate control

Understanding of fertigation practices

Knowledge of IPM practices

Ability to lead execution

Strong organizational skills

Relationship-building skills

Job description

The Opportunity

The role is an opportunity to take real ownership of crop outcomes in a high-volume, quality-driven nursery environment. As the Grower for Container Yard and Shrub Nursery, you are responsible for transplanting crops plan into consistent, market ready products, making informed decisions that directly impact plant quality, readiness, and customer confidence.

This position is best suited for a grower who values discipline, follow-through, and continues improvement, and who takes pride in delivering plants that meet specifications, ship on time, and represent DeVry's standards at every stage.

DeVry Overview

At DeVry Greenhouses, we are passionate about cultivating excellence in our plants, our people and our practices. As a family-owned greenhouse and nursery operation, we take pride in high-quality product, strong teamwork, and a culture where people are trusted with responsibility and supported to grow.

Responsibilities

• Own a plant quality and crop health for all assigned Container Yard and Shrub Nursery crops from propagating through shipping
• Execute climate, irrigation, fertility, and IPM programs to meet defined quality, yield, and readiness targets
• Maintain pest and disease pressure below thresholds using IPM-first, compliant practices (including CFIA requirements)
• Ensure accurate pH/EC monitoring, recordkeeping, and timely corrective actions based on crop plans
• Execute crop plans aligned with product specifications, spacing standards, and committed ready dates
• Forecast, order, and manage growing inputs to ensure uninterpreted production
• Direct, develop, and deploy assistant growers and irrigation staff to meet crop and quality objectives
• Maintain accurate plant availability and readiness data; proactively communicate with Sales and Planning
• Inspect outgoing product to ensure plants meet DeVry's quality standards before shipment
• Collaborative with Growers, Team Leads, and cross-functional partners to drive continuous improvement and support broader operational needs

Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on seasonal and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience growing nursery or containerized crops at a commercial scale
• Strong working knowledge of climate control, fertigation, and IPM practices
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and lead execution in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of ownership, quality focus, and follow-through

Competencies

• Growth mindset with adaptability and openness to innovation
• Strong organizational and relationship-building skills across teams
• Collaborative team player who values feedback, clarity, and results grounded in commercial reality

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of plant quality and crop outcomes in a role that has a direct impact on DeVry's reputation and customer confidence. You'll work alongside an experienced growing team in a family-owned business that values accountability, continuous improvement, and practical decision-making.

For growers who take pride in discipline, quality, and seeing their work ship on specification and on time, this role offers both responsibility and room to make a real difference.

Total Rewards

• We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and expertise
• Compensation range: $26-$30 paid hourly, based on experience and expertise
• Includes RRSP matching and extended health & dental benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Reports To: Grower Nursery & Planning

Location: Chilliwack, BC