Business Analyst & Programs Student Opportunity

Description

Business Analyst & Programs – Student Opportunity

Department: Sales

Location: Chilliwack, BC

Wage: $18.25–$22.00/hour

Open to: Co-op, internship, and practicum students, and recent graduates

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

The Business Analyst & Programs role is a Sales department student opportunity focused on driving measurable business value through a dedicated optimization project. Working closely with the Sales team, you’ll lead a project that addresses a real business opportunity – from initial audit through final recommendations – gaining hands-on exposure to retail program analysis, margin modeling, and executive-level presentation of results.

Who This Opportunity Is For

This is a student opportunity open to co-op students, interns, practicum students, and recent graduates. Placement length and timing are flexible and can be set up to meet your school’s work-integrated learning requirements (typically 4-, 8-, or 12-month terms). If your program has specific hour or evaluation requirements, we’re happy to work with your school.

What You’ll Do

• Audit and categorize SKU performance across an assigned retail program
• Build a contribution margin model to assess true SKU-level profitability
• Identify and surface hidden costs not currently reflected in pricing
• Present rationalization recommendations with supporting analysis
• Transition into additional analytical projects upon completion

Primary Project

You’ll lead a business optimization project that addresses a real Sales department opportunity. Projects are scoped to deliver actionable recommendations and measurable business value.

Example Projects

• Assortment Optimization by Customer Segment
• SKU Rationalization and Contribution Margin Analysis
• Hidden Cost Identification and Pricing Analysis
• Budget vs. Actual Sales Forecasting Review

Deliverables

• Project Charter
• Mid-Term Progress Review
• Final Analysis Report
• Executive Presentation
• Recommendations and Implementation Plan

How We’ll Measure Success

• Project milestones completed on schedule
• Quality and accuracy of analysis
• Completion of final presentation and recommendations
• Stakeholder feedback
• Quality of project documentation and handoff package

What You Bring

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with comfort working in Excel
• Ability to structure and interpret data to support clear, actionable recommendations
• Curiosity and initiative to dig into a problem and see it through to a solution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to stakeholders
• Ability to manage a project independently while meeting milestones and deadlines
• Comfort working cross-functionally with Sales and other departments

What We Offer

• Competitive wages that reflect your experience and the work you bring
• Hands-on ownership of a real business project, from analysis through executive presentation
• Mentorship and exposure to the Sales department and the broader business
• Flexible placement terms that fit co-op, internship, and practicum requirements
• A workplace that’s a little greener than most – literally
• A team that takes pride in what they grow – plants and people

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.

Apply Today

Whether you’re completing a co-op term, looking for an internship, or just graduated, if you’re an analytical thinker who wants to make a real business impact through hands-on project ownership, we welcome your application. 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.