Garden Maintenance Specialist

Position Overview:

As a Garden Maintenance Specialist, where you’ll play a key role in preserving and enhancing the beauty of Muskoka. Our teams work all across Muskoka serving both island and mainland properties. Experience is not necessary but willingness to learn is a must.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine garden maintenance tasks such as weeding, pruning, and planting as well as grass cutting, leaf blowing, weed whacking and mulching when necessary.
• Monitor and assess the health of plants, recommending appropriate care as needed.
• Collaborate with the team to design and implement seasonal landscape enhancements.
• Ensure the cleanliness and visual appeal of customer properties for an optimal customer experience.

Our Ideal Candidate Will: 

• Have strong attention to detail and a passion for the outdoors.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse and inclusive team.

• Be responsible and dependable with a positive go-get-er attitude.

• Show flexibility and the ability to switch tasks suddenly, adapting to changing priorities.

• Demonstrate preparedness for all weather conditions including but not limited to heat, bugs, humidity, rain, and cool weather, coupled with a willingness to work off-site every day.

• Have the ability to move on uneven ground, kneel, crouch, bend, reach and lift for prolonged periods of the day.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages ($18-$28 per hour)
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Discounts on garden products
• Weekends off in support of employee work-life-balance
• A supportive and collaborative team environment that values diversity and encourages personal and professional growth
• The opportunity to work outside surrounded by the beauty of Muskoka

How to Apply:

If you’re passionate about the outdoors and thrive in a collaborative team environment, we’d love to hear from you!  Please submit your resume to office@windermeregardencentre.com

Applications will be accepted until the positions have been filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Windermere Garden Centre!

Greenhouse Operations Team Member

Position Overview:

As a Greenhouse Operations Team Member at Windermere Garden Centre, you’ll be a key player in our dedication to optimal plant growth within our greenhouse facilities. Your responsibilities include seeding, potting, watering, and maintaining ideal conditions. Join our supportive team, contribute to Muskoka’s beauty, and provide customers with quality plants and products.

Responsibilities:

• Perform seeding, potting, and watering tasks to foster healthy plant growth.

• Maintain ideal greenhouse conditions, including temperature and humidity control.

• Monitor and assess plant health, recommending care as needed.

• Create custom planters and hanging baskets for retail and customer orders.

• Collaborate with the team to design and implement seasonal enhancements.

• Ensure cleanliness and organization within the greenhouse for an optimal working environment.

• Loading and unloading of perennial and annual flower deliveries.

• Provide assistance and advice to customers on plant care and selection.

Qualifications: 

• Ability to work in very hot/humid conditions while performing strenuous duties.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for cultivating healthy and vibrant plants.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse and inclusive team.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing greenhouse priorities while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available every other weekend.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (Wage Range: $18-$25 per hour)
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounts on garden products
• Shared accommodations available
• Work and live in the beauty of Muskoka

How to Apply:

If you’re passionate about the outdoors and thrive in a collaborative team environment, we’d love to hear from you!  Please submit your resume to office@windermeregardencentre.com

Applications will be accepted until the positions have been filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Windermere Garden Centre!

Garden Centre Retail Sales Representative

Position Overview:

Join Windermere Garden Centre as a Garden Centre Retail Sales Representative, where you’ll be the face of our team, helping customers create their dream gardens. This role involves providing expert advice, showcasing our diverse range of products, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience. Additionally, you will be responsible for coordinating deliveries, assisting customers with custom order pickups, and supporting with watering and managing stock.

Responsibilities:

• Assist customers in selecting plants, gardening tools, and accessories based on their needs and preferences.

• Manage and control deliveries, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of products.

• Coordinate customer pickups for custom orders, providing excellent service and ensuring order accuracy.

• Assist with watering and maintaining plants to insure optimal health and appearance.

• Contribute to the management of stock, ensuring proper organization and availability of products.

• Maintain a tidy and inviting retail space, including plant displays and product merchandising.

• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently, handling payments and providing receipts.

• Collaborate with the team to receive and organize new inventory.

• Answer customer inquiries in person, over the phone, providing exceptional customer service.

• Stay informed about current gardening trends, products, and seasonal promotions.

Qualifications:

• Sales experience is preferred but not required.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Enthusiastic and passionate about gardening/flowers.

• Must be available every other weekend.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (Wage Range: $18-$25 per hour)
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounts on garden products
• Shared accommodations available
• Work and live in the beauty of Muskoka

How to Apply:

If you’re passionate about the outdoors and thrive in a collaborative team environment, we’d love to hear from you!  Please submit your resume to office@windermeregardencentre.com

Applications will be accepted until the positions have been filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Windermere Garden Centre!