Are you looking for a job where you can learn, meet people, have fun, share your ideas and help customers in a family and diverse work environment? Would you like to join one of Canada"s most iconic and trusted companies? We're 100 years young and we need you!!

Job summary

The Garden Centre Associate works in a fast-paced environment to deliver friendly and courteous service to customers. The role involves garden centre maintenance activities such as watering and caring for annuals, perennials and nursery stock, stocking shelves, merchandising and general housekeeping.

Benefits:

• Seasonal job ending in early to mid August - great for college/university students!
• Continued career opportunities
• Profit-sharing (conditions apply)
• Employee discount
• Diverse, inclusive and safe working environment
• Work-life balance
• Flexible work hours
• Ongoing training and learning
• Scholarship opportunities
• Reward and recognition program
• Group benefit plan (conditions apply)
• On-site parking
• Public transportation nearby
• Working for an employer that"s involved in the community
• Working for a locally owned business
• And much more!!

Responsibilities:

• Greet, assist and thank customers in a friendly manner, over the phone and in person.
• Educate customers in the care and maintenance of annuals, perennials, nursery stock and related products.
• Recommend related products to customers so they leave with everything they need.
• Assist in the receipt of garden centre products.
• Ensure that retail tasks are executed efficiently (e.g., maintain and rotate annuals, perennials and nursery stock, stocking, labels, facing, clean area etc.).
• Perform hole checks to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Requirements / Skills

• No experience is required! – We will provide all the training you need!
• Ability to work shifts (days, evenings, week-ends and holidays)
• Approachable
• Ability to handle physical demands including standing/walking for 8 hours while frequently lifting and carrying items, using a ladder, twisting, turning and reaching
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to find solutions to problems, adapt and cope with challenging situations and make decisions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate a cash register (asset)
• Pesticide handling license (asset)
• Knowledge of nursery stock and horticultural products (asset)

Salary: $15.65 Per Hour

**Vacancy Type:**New

Job Type:
fulltime, parttime, temporary