Weekend Garden Center Associate: Plants & People

Gardenworks Ltd.; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Growth opportunities

Plant-filled workplace

Job summary

Gardenworks Ltd. in Nanaimo is seeking a knowledgeable and friendly garden enthusiast to join our team. This part-time role is hands-on across all departments of the garden centre, ideal for plant lovers who enjoy helping people in a busy indoor/outdoor retail setting.

You will assist guests with plant selections, maintain displays, operate the cash register, and support the team through peak seasons. Weekend availability is required, with compensation starting at $19.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and friendly approach to helping guests choose plants and products.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, indoor/outdoor retail environment.
• Willingness to work across departments and assist during peak times.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests in finding the right plants and products for their gardens.
• Share plant knowledge to help customers make confident choices.
• Maintain department presentation including watering and stocking.
• Operate the point-of-sale system and merchandise incoming products.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Customer service

Retail experience

Job description

Gardenworks Ltd. in Nanaimo is seeking a knowledgeable and friendly garden enthusiast to join our team. This part-time role is hands-on across all departments of the garden centre, ideal for plant lovers who enjoy helping people in a busy indoor/outdoor retail setting.

You will assist guests with plant selections, maintain displays, operate the cash register, and support the team through peak seasons. Weekend availability is required, with compensation starting at $19.00 per hour.