Horticulture Technician Nursery & Perennials Associate APPLY NOW

The Horticulture Technician Nursery & Perennials Associate is responsible for working as a team member, liaising with various departments completing day-to-day duties including, greeting customers, answering queries, providing information on products, preparing orders and deliveries, loading and unloading deliveries or returns, dead-heading and watering plants, etc.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Greet customers and answer queries on products in Nursery.

·        Provide information on products and services to customers.

·        Assist customers with product selection.

·        Assist with receiving shipments, verify counts and complete documentation.

·        Ensure that department and products are maintained; dead-heading, watering, re-potting, etc.

·        Clean, organize and maintain sales area and displays.

·        Liaise with other departments as required.

·        Participate and ensure Health and Safety compliance.

·        Create a positive shopping experience for customers

·        Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Enrollment in a Horticulture Technician program recommended.

·        1-2 year of garden centre, horticulture, landscape retail experience recommended

·        Good organization skills. Able to manage time effectively.

·        Fluent in English. Knowledge of other languages an asset.

·        Positive and friendly attitude, works well in a team environment.

·        Flexible availability. Days, evenings, weekends, including holidays as required.

·        Able to comfortably lift a minimum of 40 lbs. Able to lift, bend and twist. Required to work outdoors, safety boots required.

Lakeside Garden Gallery is an equal opportunity employer. Under AODA, if you require accommodation, please include this in your cover letter.

Please submit your resume to employment@lakesidegardengallery.com.

We appreciate all applications. Only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.