Garden Centre Associate - Capilano

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:

An amazingly friendly team

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

Free coffee

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)