Plant Shop Associate

Plant Shop AssociateFull-time · Richmond Hill, ON · Starting at $17.95/hourPay: Starting at $17.95/hourHours: 40 hours a week, scheduled around our store hours (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.), with a 30-minute lunch each shift

Location: MyGreenScape, 10737 Yonge Street, Unit 17, Richmond Hill, ONReports to: Store ManagerAbout the roleYou'll keep our plants healthy, get orders out the door and help customers in the shop.

Some days you'll be helping a first-time plant owner pick something easy, and other days you'll be prepping a big order for a wedding. It's hands-on work, and no two days look the same.You don't need to be a plant expert, but you should know your way around common houseplants and genuinely enjoy caring for them. We'll teach you the rest.What you'll doCare for plants in the shop: watering, cleaning leaves, pruning and checking for pestsPick, pack and stage online orders for GTA delivery and shippingGet pickup orders ready and hand them off to customersHelp customers in the shop and ring up sales on our POSPrep bulk plant orders for weddings, showers and corporate eventsHelp with local deliveriesReceive plant shipments and help with inventory countsHelp with product photos and social media contentPitch in on anything else the Store Manager needsWhat we're looking forA real love of plants and a good working knowledge of houseplant careFriendly and patient with customers, whether they're plant pros or total beginnersDetail-oriented. Orders need to go out right, and plants need to look their bestComfortable juggling a few things at once on busy daysEnjoys working as part of a team and is open to feedbackAble to lift up to 50 lbs (big plants, soil bags, cases)Nice to haveRetail or customer service experienceYour own transportation for supply pickups and other errandsScheduleWeekend availability is requiredYou'll need to be available during our busiest times, including sales like Black Friday, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, wedding season and our Wednesday specialsPerksStaff pricing on plants at cost + 15%, starting after 90 daysFirst pick of new plants when shipments arriveWe celebrate your birthday and work anniversaryHow to applyEmail jobs@mygreenscape.ca with the subject line Plant Shop Associate Application. Please include:Your resumeA cover letterA few lines about your favourite plant and why you love it