Garden Centre Associate - Capilano

Are you looking for a job where you can learn, meet people, have fun, share your ideas and help customers in a family and diverse work environment? Would you like to join one of Canada"s most iconic and trusted companies? We're 100 years young and we need you!!
Job summary

The Garden Centre Associate works in a fast-paced environment to deliver friendly and courteous service to customers. The role involves garden centre maintenance activities 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"s 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 to customers so they 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

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 license (asset)
Knowledge of nursery stock and horticultural products (asset)