People & Culture Administrator

DeVry Overview

DeVry Greenhouses is a 3rd generation, family owned and operated wholesale greenhouse and nursery. With a head office in Chilliwack, BC, and additional locations in both BC and AB, DeVry has grown into one of the largest greenhouses and nursery growers in western Canada, supplying many of the top chains across North America.

This is an opportunity to join a team of passionate professionals, dedicated to delighting our customers, and Inspiring People to Grow.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented People & Culture Administrator to join our dynamic HR team! In this role, you'll support key HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and more.

You’ll help shape a positive workplace culture by assisting with policy development, organizing company events, and managing employee records.

The ideal candidate is organized, an excellent communicator, and passionate about fostering employee engagement. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love taking initiative, we’d love to have you on board!

Responsibilities :

Recruitment :

Assist in creating job descriptions and posting them across various platforms. Organize and download resumes daily, ensuring they are stored in the appropriate folders.

Conduct initial resume screenings and, as needed, phone interviews. Coordinate interview schedules with relevant parties.

Onboarding :

Help draft job offer letters and, upon acceptance, manage the onboarding checklist to inform relevant parties and collect necessary information.

Coordinate start dates and orientations. Conduct the final segment of orientation and schedule follow-ups for 2-month reviews and 3-month probation discussions.

DeVry Events :

Provide support for planning and executing events and initiatives. Organize monthly company lunches and coordinate with stakeholders.

Arrange special treats for occasions such as Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving, or warm weather days.

Employee Files :

Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records and information.

Policy Creation / Maintenance :

Support the People & Culture Manager in developing and maintaining company policies.

Foreign Worker Program :

Submit LMIA applications for BC and AB locations. Occasionally assist with paperwork related to foreign worker programs. Ensure proper recordkeeping for People & Culture and payroll.

Book arrival and departure flights for foreign workers.

Travel Support :

Book flights, rentals, and hotels for the Leadership Team and others as needed. Coordinate conference and event bookings in relation to travel arrangements for various departments.

Support :

Assist the People & Culture department with administrative tasks and proactively take initiative when needed.

Help where help is needed.

Roles & responsibilities may change throughout the year.

Qualifications :

Education : High school diploma required; some post-secondary education is an asset.

Experience : Previous experience in Human Resources is preferred, but not required

Skills :

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook / Word / Excel etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization abilities.
• A continuous desire to improve all aspect of the business.
• A positive, can-do attitude is essential for success in this role.
• A team player who can collaborate effectively across departments, is open to constructive feedback, and eager to learn.

Compensation :

The wage range is $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending on your expertise and experience.

Why DeVry?

DeVry lives by our core value, It Starts with People . We are a leader in industry but stay true to our family-run roots.

We emphasize small, high-functioning teams and give our staff autonomy to function, grow, and improve.

By paying hourly (not salary), we ensure that you will be paid for all time that you work. When operational needs allow, we offer flexibility in hours.

You can expect regular staff appreciation events and a supportive, collaborative approach from Leadership. DeVry also offers full medical and dental benefits as well as RRSP matching.

Application Process :

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Potential candidates may be asked to submit a skills evaluation and portfolio of work.

Job Type : Full Time

Reports To : People & Culture Manager

Work Location : In person. Chilliwack, BC V2P 6H4. Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work required.

Ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic and growing team? Apply now and make a difference at DeVry Greenhouses!

For all serious inquiries, please apply via our website : https : / / www.devrygreenhouses.com / careers / .