Garden Centre Associate - Shopper’s World Mall

Job Summary

We are one of Canada’s most iconic and trusted companies, in our 100‑year tradition, seeking a Garden Centre Associate to work in a fast‑paced environment delivering friendly and courteous service to customers. The role involves garden centre maintenance 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 is 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 so customers 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

Position start and end dates are negotiable. Timeframe is April – August.

• 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 licence (asset)
• Knowledge of nursery stock and horticultural products (asset)

Our store is dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace by providing a work environment free from barriers where no one is denied opportunities for reasons unrelated to their abilities. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.