Position: Executive Assistant
Location: Chilliwack, British Columbia
Salary: $65,000.00 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
We are hiring an Executive Assistant. This role is intentionally focused and does not include receptionist or broad administrative duties. The Executive Assistant will anticipate needs, manage priorities, and support leadership through high-volume seasons and daily operational demands.
This position requires someone comfortable working extended hours during Spring and maintaining fixed in-office hours with remote responsiveness after hours. The environment is fast-paced, high-trust, and dynamic.
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.
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Manage leadership's calendar, commitments, communications, and priorities.
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Ensure leadership is prepared for meetings, travel, deadlines, and seasonal demands.
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Anticipate needs before they are expressed.
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Filter, prioritize, and escalate information appropriately.
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Draft and refine written communications.
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Track action items, follow-ups, and strategic priorities.
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Maintain systems that ensure an organized, predictable workflow.
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Operate with discretion and confidentiality at all times.
Note: All receptionist duties are intentionally excluded from this position.
What You Bring
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Ability to work extended or irregular hours during peak Spring season.
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Comfort with fixed in-office hours and remote responsiveness outside office hours.
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Exceptional communication skills.
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Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
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Experience supporting senior leadership in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to create order from complexity and clarity from ambiguity.
What We Offer
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Competitive wages that reflect your experience and the work you bring
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Flexible benefits for full-time staff — choose the coverage that works for you
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RRSP matching to help you build toward your future
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Belong to one of Western Canada's largest Greenhouses – join a high-performing team in a fast-moving environment
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A workplace that's a little greener than most — literally
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Generous employee discount
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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.
Apply Today
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.
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