Assistant Garden Centre Florist

Job Number: 18

Permanent   |  Etobicoke, Ontario   |  Posted on Oct 02, 2019

The INL Group of Companies has been in business for over 69 years and we are growing year over year. Our divisions include our Landscape Maintenance Division, Stone Yard Division, Landscape Construction and Garden Centre.

 

We are looking for someone to immediately fill a part-time on-going opportunity as an Assistant Garden Centre Florist who enjoys working with the public and has a friendly, outgoing personality.

 

As a team-oriented company, we seek an individual who can be flexible with work hours and shifts which will range from morning, afternoon and evening and can include all long weekends.

 

The ideal candidate for this labour position will be required to lift 10 to 50lbs of product and displays a positive attitude when interacting with customers and employees.

 

As an Assistant Garden Centre Florist, some of your responsibilities would be:

  • Cut and arrange flowers to make decorative displays and arrangements
  • Pack orders and prep fresh flowers
  • Select custom accessories to package with flowers
  • Assist with ordering supplies from suppliers
  • Research arrangement ideas
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Assisting customers in a courteous, professional & friendly manner

 

Must haves:

  • 1 year previous customer service experience (preferably as a florist)
  • Passionate about floral displays and helping people
  • Artistic eye for design and displays
  • Some knowledge about flowers and maintenance
  • Must have patience, and be polite and professional at every point of client contact
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Must have positive, outgoing and helpful attitude
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Great work ethic, punctual & reliable

 

This is part-time opportunity paying $14 per hour working 2-3 days per week with the potential to become full-time if desired.

 

We look forward to hearing from you!

 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

 

INL Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We value Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, visible minorities, aboriginals and persons with disabilities.


Job summary

Company

Islington Nurseries Ltd - INL Group of Companies

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Etobicoke, Ontario

Start Date

Oct 07, 2019