Garden Centre Team Member - Nanaimo

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

Assist customers in selecting plants and products while sharing gardening expertise to ensure informed choices. Maintain the garden centre's presentation through watering, stocking, and operating the point-of-sale system.

Candidates should have a genuine interest in gardening, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to perform physical tasks in various weather conditions. Previous retail or customer service experience is considered an asset.

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Employee Discount • Professional Growth Opportunities • Leadership Development

• Customer servicePreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Plant Knowledge
• Gardening
• Customer Service
• Point Of Sale (POS) Operation
• Merchandising
• Retail Sales
• Inventory Management
• Physical Stamina

• Retail
• Agriculture
• Customer Service & Support
• Environmental & Sustainability

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 4, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level