Job Description

Job Summary
We are a Maritime based greenhouse company that supplies hanging baskets, bedding plants, and vegetable planters to Costco in Halifax and Dartmouth, NS, St. John's, NFLD and Fredericton and Moncton, NB. We are looking for several people to work in these garden centre locations. This is an opportunity to be part of the excitement of offering Atlantic Canada's best value and highest quality hanging baskets and planters and to see the look on people's faces as they realize the value of our products.

Responsibilities

• Rolling flower racks to various positions in the Costco warehouse
• Ensuring that plants are well displayed and looking their best.
• Watering and refilling empty display racks throughout the day.
• Dead heading plants and ensuring only the best-looking product is being presented to customers.
• Providing excellent customer service; acknowledging customers, answering customer questions regarding plant material
• Working collaboratively with Costco store staff and management
• Participating in scheduled calls and/or meetings with supervisor

Requirements

• Ability to stay well organized and engaged
• Ability to multi task and work well under pressure
• Ability to lift a minimum of 15 kg on a regular basis
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Have an overwhelming passion to satisfy the customer
• Enjoys working with others and has a team oriented personality
• Candidate must be reliable and punctual to arrive for scheduled shifts
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor in front of customers and store management
• Excellent communication skills
• Retail experience would be considered an asset
• Reliable transportation to and from Costco is a must

Avon Valley promotes a respectful work environment. The ideal candidate consistently demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude. The ideal candidate will be friendly and engaged with customers, enjoys working outside and with the public. Some plant knowledge would be considered an asset.

Please send resume with cover letter to:

Erica Ashdown, eashdown@avonvalleyfloral.ca

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: $17.25 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Retention bonus

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-04-10