Top Benefits
About the role
GARDENWORKS is British Columbia’s largest independently owned garden centre company with 10 locations across Vancouver’s lower mainland, Vancouver Island, and South Okanagan.
Join GARDENWORKS and play a key role in inspiring people to cultivate joy and beauty in their homes, gardens, and communities.
We’re seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable horticulture professional with a passion for plants and people. As the Department Lead for our Trees & Shrubs department, you'll support the Department Manager in sourcing and curating a vibrant, high-quality plant assortment that delights our guests, drives sales, and reflects our brand’s commitment to excellence.FULL TIME 40hrs Wage $24-26/hr
What You’ll Do
- Provide expert guidance to guests on plant selection, troubleshooting, and long-term care
- Assist with planning, sourcing, and purchasing an assortment of trees & shrubs that meet sales goals, inventory targets, and margin expectations.
- Analyze sales trends, stock levels, and customer demand and communicating this to the Department Manager to make data-driven buying decisions
- Oversee receiving, pricing, and merchandising, ensuring all plants meet our high standards for health and presentation.
- Train and mentor seasonal retail staff, sharing product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Maintain accurate sales reports and inventory data through our POS and tracking systems.
Is this you?
- A genuine passion for plants and a love for connecting people to nature.
- Experience in garden centre operations, with specific knowledge of tree & shrubs and their growing requirements.
- Ability to diagnose plant health issues, identify pests/diseases, and take corrective action.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed, with the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and POS or inventory systems.
- Comfortable working in outdoor environments and capable of performing regular lifting.
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal periods as required.
Why You’ll Love Working Here At GARDENWORKS, we offer a culture that values a healthy, fulfilling work-life balance. Our full-time team members enjoy:
- Option to join our Group Benefits share program (health, dental, vision)
- A generous employee discount to help you bring home a little beauty, too
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
- A vibrant workspace surrounded by plants and nature
Interested?
Forward yourresume and cover letternow! You can also apply through our website www.gardenworks.ca/careers
Not the right fit? Search for Department Lead jobs in Courtenay, BC
About GARDENWORKS
GardenWorks is an independently owned and operated garden centre company with 10 locations in Vancouver’s lower mainland, Vancouver Island and South Okanagan.
You don’t need two green thumbs to know that plants are more than plants. They're air purifiers, food producers, yard decorators, anniversary gifts and when you’re stuck inside for a year, they’re basically family.
At GardenWorks, we’re for plants. We’re unapologetic about our love of plants and want to share this passion with every person who crosses our path. Because plants are more than plants. They’re life.
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Top Benefits
About the role
GARDENWORKS is British Columbia’s largest independently owned garden centre company with 10 locations across Vancouver’s lower mainland, Vancouver Island, and South Okanagan.
Join GARDENWORKS and play a key role in inspiring people to cultivate joy and beauty in their homes, gardens, and communities.
We’re seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable horticulture professional with a passion for plants and people. As the Department Lead for our Trees & Shrubs department, you'll support the Department Manager in sourcing and curating a vibrant, high-quality plant assortment that delights our guests, drives sales, and reflects our brand’s commitment to excellence.FULL TIME 40hrs Wage $24-26/hr
What You’ll Do
- Provide expert guidance to guests on plant selection, troubleshooting, and long-term care
- Assist with planning, sourcing, and purchasing an assortment of trees & shrubs that meet sales goals, inventory targets, and margin expectations.
- Analyze sales trends, stock levels, and customer demand and communicating this to the Department Manager to make data-driven buying decisions
- Oversee receiving, pricing, and merchandising, ensuring all plants meet our high standards for health and presentation.
- Train and mentor seasonal retail staff, sharing product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Maintain accurate sales reports and inventory data through our POS and tracking systems.
Is this you?
- A genuine passion for plants and a love for connecting people to nature.
- Experience in garden centre operations, with specific knowledge of tree & shrubs and their growing requirements.
- Ability to diagnose plant health issues, identify pests/diseases, and take corrective action.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed, with the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and POS or inventory systems.
- Comfortable working in outdoor environments and capable of performing regular lifting.
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal periods as required.
Why You’ll Love Working Here At GARDENWORKS, we offer a culture that values a healthy, fulfilling work-life balance. Our full-time team members enjoy:
- Option to join our Group Benefits share program (health, dental, vision)
- A generous employee discount to help you bring home a little beauty, too
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
- A vibrant workspace surrounded by plants and nature
Interested?
Forward yourresume and cover letternow! You can also apply through our website www.gardenworks.ca/careers
Not the right fit? Search for Department Lead jobs in Courtenay, BC
About GARDENWORKS
GardenWorks is an independently owned and operated garden centre company with 10 locations in Vancouver’s lower mainland, Vancouver Island and South Okanagan.
You don’t need two green thumbs to know that plants are more than plants. They're air purifiers, food producers, yard decorators, anniversary gifts and when you’re stuck inside for a year, they’re basically family.
At GardenWorks, we’re for plants. We’re unapologetic about our love of plants and want to share this passion with every person who crosses our path. Because plants are more than plants. They’re life.