Full job description

Overview:

GARDEN CENTRE ASSOCIATE

Let’s Grow Together!

Passionate about plants and great with customers?

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day plant care, stocking and merchandising of product within the Garden Centre while interacting with and assisting customers (this role does not include cashier responsibilities).

What we offer:

• Seasonal work: April to July
• Scheduled Shifts: Part Time leading to Full Time as the season progresses.
• Pay: $17.60/hour, vacation pay, stat pay, if eligible, and paid training.
• Fast-paced, supportive team environment
• Opportunities to return for future seasons!

Responsibilities:

• Provide superior customer service by being approachable, welcoming and friendly to customers.
• Water, cull, and care for plant inventory. (primarily flowers and vegetable plant).
• Move/merchandise plant inventory from growers’ racks to the retail floor.
• Stock and merchandise plants according to merchandising guidelines and ensuring pricing and signage are accurate.
• Assist customers with questions about plant care, product variety, and availability, resolving inquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Assist with soil management – pricing and inventory counts.
• Complete administrative tasks such as tracker for watering schedule, sprinkler system functionality.
• Communicate daily via app/email, time validation, plant care updates, markdowns, fast sellers and pricing updates

Requirements:

• Knowledge of or interest in learning about plants, gardening, and landscaping practices.
• Previous customer service, merchandising and/or retail experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 20 pounds throughout the shift.
• Capable of standing, bending, lifting and stretching for extended periods.
• Reliable transportation is required
• Must have a smart phone (required for time validation).
• Required to wear steel-toed shoes/boots.
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Scheduling and Availability:

• Initial scheduling requirement: Morning shifts starting at approximately 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
• As the season progresses, hours may increase from part time to full time based on performance and business needs.
• Full availability during peak season (mid-May through June), including weekends and statutory holidays, preferred.