Garden Centre Associate (South Barrie and Barrie North)

SPAR Canada; Barrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Garden Centre Associate with a major retailer, where your passion for plants and customer service will shine. This full-time seasonal role offers a fun and flexible environment, allowing you to engage with customers while caring for a vibrant selection of flowers and vegetables. You'll be responsible for stocking, merchandising, and providing top-notch service in a fast-paced setting. With opportunities for returning each season, this position is perfect for those who love working outdoors and thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere. Apply today to grow your career in an inclusive and supportive workplace!

Benefits

Paid Training

Flexible Shifts

Fun Team Environment

Opportunities for Seasonal Return

Qualifications

• Knowledge of plants, gardening, and landscaping practices.
• Previous customer service or retail experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service in the garden center.
• Water and care for plant inventory, ensuring quality.

Skills

Customer Service

Knowledge of Plants

Merchandising

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

Overview

GARDEN CENTRE ASSOCIATE (Full-Time)

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 and full 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: Full Time and 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.