Assistant Grower
Join DeVry Greenhouses as an Assistant Grower! Support crop care, plant health, and greenhouse operations while building your career in horticulture.
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The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a motivated Assistant Grower to support our crop production team in the care and maintenance of foliage, premium annuals, baskets and planters. Reporting to the Grower, the Assistant Grower plays a hands-on role in ensuring plant health, quality and readiness for market. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to grow their careers in commercial horticulture while gaining experience in large-scale greenhouse operations.
DeVry Overview
Family owned and operated, DeVry is located in the agriculture hub of Chilliwack, BC (with additional growing locations in Abbotsford & Langley, BC and Picture Butte, AB). DeVry Greenhouses supplies many of the top chains in North American supplier with their bedding plant and nursery tree needs. With over 32 years of experience, DeVry Greenhouses has grown along with its customers, thanks to its relentless focus on quality, service and assurance of supply. This is an opportunity to join a team of enthusiastic sales professionals dedicated to delighting our customers and Inspiring People to Grow.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will:
- Assist with all crop care activities including watering, fertilizing, spacing, pruning, and product movement.
- Monitor plants daily for pests, diseases, and growth performance; escalate issues to the Grower.
- Apply pest control treatments under supervision and maintain accurate spray logs.
- Ensure proper product placement in the greenhouse to optimize space and plant health.
- Support quality control checks for orders priors to shipping.
- Maintain greenhouse cleanliness and follow all CFIA and workplace safety standards.
- Assist in inventory tracking of fertilizers, chemicals, and growing materials.
- Comply with WorkSafe BC joint Health and Safety Regulations.
- Ensure optimal greenhouse conditions, including ventilation, lighting, temperature and humidity control.
- Communicate effectively with team leads and grower on daily priorities and changes.
Qualifications & Competencies
- Previous experience in a greenhouse, or horticultural setting preferred.
- Strong worth ethic, attention to detail, and a passion for plant care.
- Ability to follow directions and escalate issues appropriately.
- Physically able to work in a greenhouse environment (lift up to 50 lbs, high humidity, standing for long periods).
- Flexible to work extended hours, Saturdays, or evenings during peak periods.
- Fluent in English (Spanish is an asset).
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within the team.
Skills:
- Reliable and self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Effective team communication and ability to remain calm under pressure.
Total Rewards:
- Wage will be $24 - $26 depending on expertise and experience.
- Extended health and dental benefits after probationary period
- Wage review in January and performance review in January/July.
Application Process
- We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Job Type: Full time.
Work Location: In person. Langley, BC V2Y 2R1. Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work required.
- Department
- BC Growing
- Role
- Assistant Grower
- Locations
- Langley Greenhouse
- Employment type
- Full-time
About DeVry Greenhouses
DeVry Greenhouses is a leading nursery greenhouse operation based in British Columbia, specializing in the production of high-quality ornamental plants. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, DeVry supplies major retailers across Canada and North American and is recognized for its commitment to environmental stewardship and workforce development.