Garden Centre Team Member - Nanaimo at Gardenworks

GARDENWORKS is British Columbia’s largest independently owned garden centre company with 10 locations across Vancouver’s lower mainland, Vancouver Island, and South Okanagan.

Join GARDENWORKS and play a key role in cultivating joy and gardens, homes, and communities.

GARDENWORKS Nanaimo is looking for a knowledgeable and friendly garden enthusiast to join our team. This is a hands-on role working across all departments of the garden centre. If you love plants, enjoy helping people, and thrive in a busy indoor/outdoor retail environment, we'd love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assist guests in finding the right plants and products for their gardens and projects
• Share your plant knowledge to help customers make confident, informed choices
• Maintain department presentation — watering, deadheading, tidying, and stocking
• Operate our point-of-sale system
• Receive and merchandise incoming product
• Support your team across departments as needed throughout the season

WHAT YOU BRING

• A genuine interest in plants and gardening — you don't need to know everything, but you should love learning
• Some working knowledge of gardening & lifestyle
• A friendly, approachable manner with customers
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, indoor/outdoor retail environment in all weather
• Comfortable with physical tasks — lifting, bending, and being on your feet throughout your shift
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player
• Previous retail or customer service experience is an asset

AVAILABILITY

This is a part-time position that could lead to full-time. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Compensation starting at $19.00/hr

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

At GARDENWORKS, we're passionate about plants and people. We offer:

• Option to join our Group Benefits share program for eligible employees (health, dental, vision)
• A generous employee discount to bring home a little beauty of your own
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• A vibrant, plant-filled workplace that inspires creativity and well-being

Interested? Forward your resume and cover letter now! You can also apply through our website at www.gardenworks.ca/careers