Garden Centre Associate 2025 (Part-Time)

SPAR Canada; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Garden Centre Associate with a major retailer this season! If you love plants and enjoy delivering outstanding customer service, this role is perfect for you. You'll engage with customers, care for a vibrant array of plants, and work in a fun, flexible environment. With opportunities for seasonal return, you can grow your skills and experience while contributing to a lively team atmosphere. Embrace the outdoors and make a positive impact in the community by helping customers find the perfect plants for their gardens. Apply today and be part of this exciting journey!

Benefits

Paid Training

Flexible Shifts

Fun Team Environment

Opportunities to Return Next Season

Qualifications

• Knowledge of plants and gardening practices is essential.
• Previous retail or customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service in the garden centre.
• Water and care for plant inventory, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Assist with inventory management and administrative tasks.

Skills

Customer Service

Plant Knowledge

Merchandising

Teamwork

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

Overview

GARDEN CENTRE ASSOCIATE

Let’s Grow Together!

Come join the fun as our Garden Centre Associate with a major retailer from April through July!

Are you energetic, dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences, and passionate about all things green? If so, we want you on our team!

We offer a fun and flexible environment, supportive team, part time hours! You will be responsible for the day-to-day care, stocking and merchandising of product within the Garden Centre while interacting with and assisting customers (no cashier work).

What we offer:

• Seasonal work: April – July
• Flexible Shifts: Part Time Hours
• Paid Training
• Fast-Paced and Fun Team environment
• Opportunities to return the next season!

Responsibilities:

• Provide superior customer service by being approachable, welcoming and friendly to customers.
• Water, cull, and care for plant inventory (primarily flowers and vegetables).
• Move/merchandise plant inventory from growers' racks to the retail floor.
• Stock and merchandise plants in accordance with merchandising guidelines and ensuring pricing and signage are accurate.
• Demonstrate the capacity to address customer inquiries about plants and product variety, efficiently resolving questions or concerns with professionalism and promptness.
• Assist in soil management – pricing and inventory count.
• Additional administrative tasks - tracker for watering schedule, sprinkler system functionality.
• Daily communication via app/email; time validation, plant care, markdowns, fast sellers and pricing.

Requirements:

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

If you feel this opportunity is a great match for you, we encourage you to Apply Today!

We thank all applicants in advance; only qualified candidates will be contacted. SPAR Canada is an equal opportunity employer. At SPAR, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

SPAR Canada Company is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply.