Garden Centre Associate

SPAR Canada • Thunder Bay, ON

9d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day plant care, stocking and merchandising of product within the Garden Centre while interacting with and assisting customers (this role does not include cashier responsibilities). The position offers seasonal work from April to July, with scheduled shifts starting part-time and potentially leading to full-time as the season progresses. It is a fast-paced, supportive team environment with opportunities to return for future seasons.

Requirements

• Knowledge of or interest in learning about plants, gardening, and landscaping practices.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 20 pounds throughout the shift.
• Capable of standing, bending, lifting and stretching for extended periods.
• Reliable transportation is required
• Must have a smart phone (required for time validation).
• Required to wear steel-toed shoes/boots.
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous customer service, merchandising and/or retail experience is considered an asset.
• Full availability during peak season (mid-May through June), including weekends and statutory holidays, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service by being approachable, welcoming and friendly to customers.
• Water, cull, and care for plant inventory. (primarily flowers and vegetable plant).
• Move/merchandise plant inventory from growers' racks to the retail floor.
• Stock and merchandise plants according to merchandising guidelines and ensuring pricing and signage are accurate.
• Assist customers with questions about plant care, product variety, and availability, resolving inquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Assist with soil management – pricing and inventory counts.
• Complete administrative tasks such as tracker for watering schedule, sprinkler system functionality.
• Communicate daily via app/email, time validation, plant care updates, markdowns, fast sellers and pricing updates

Benefits

• $17.60/hour
• vacation pay
• stat pay, if eligible
• paid training
• Fast-paced, supportive team environment
• Opportunities to return for future seasons!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees