Experienced Horticulture Technician

The Horticulture Technician Associate is responsible for helping to oversee the Greenhouse/Annuals/Seasonal operations ensuring orders are accurately received from suppliers.

Setting up displays, merchandising and pricing of products. In addition, you will provide a high level of service by greeting customers, answering queries; providing information and product knowledge on greenhouse products, annuals and seasonal plants.

WAGE: $18 - $22/hr

• Greet customers and answer queries.
• Provide information on products and services to customers.
• Price, merchandise and create displays for products.
• Liaise with other departments as required.
• Participate and ensure Health and Safety compliance.
• Ensure that department and products are maintained; dead-heading, watering, re-potting, etc.
• Receive shipments of annuals and vegetables.
• Maintain, clean, merchandise and ensure signage is up to date.
• Create a positive shopping experience for customers.
• Other duties as required.

• Certified Horticulture Technician or enrollment in a Horticulture Technician program required.
• 1-2 year of garden centre, horticulture, landscape retail experiences 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.
• Good numeracy, organization and multitasking skills. Able to manage time effectively in a fast
  -paced environment.
• Flexible availability. Days, evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
• Able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, bend and twist. Required to work outdoors, safety boots required.
• 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.