Search
Close this search box.

NOW HIRING – Garden Center Service Team

Are you a university student looking for a seasonal opportunity to work in an outdoor environment? Do you enjoy physical activity and “working with your hands”? Are you good with people with and enjoy customer service? If so, this role could be for you!

Company:

Anything Grows is Cochrane & Northwest Calgary’s largest Garden Center, and has been serving Cochrane, Calgary and Canmore for over 23 years. We are family owned and operated, and offer a large variety of plants, gardening products, furniture, and giftware. We strive to provide high quality products, expert information and amazing customer service in order to help people enjoy a successful gardening experience.
 
We are looking for versatile team-players who value exceptional quality & service, just like we do.

Position Type:

Full-time positions available. Weekend availability is required.

*Please note this role is seasonal. Typically, applicants start in April and work through to late June or early July, with some flexibility.
 

Compensation:

This role starts at $18 per hour.

About the Role:

  • Working most of the time in the greenhouse, with some flex work in the outdoor tree lot.
 
  • Provide quality and consistent care for the plants in the greenhouse by watering, cleaning up dead blossoms, broken branches, or pruning as needed.
 
  • Restock plants throughout the day to ensure the retail space is full and organized (requires bending, lifting and carrying).
 
  • Assist customers with plant or product inquiries, as well as shopping needs to ensure a positive and professional experience with the Anything Grows brand.
 
  • Ensure garden center standards for cleanliness, organization and professionalism are met at all times by tidying and sweeping.
 
  • Maintain a positive work ethic and “team-player” attitude, valuing the opportunity to be invited back for future summers.

Skills and Requirements:

  • Physically able (some heavy lifting required)
  • Comfortable with the outdoors & “getting your hands dirty”
  • Experience ‘wearing multiple hats’ or working in a changing environment
  • Independent transportation to work
  • Must enjoy being part of a team and interacting with customers
  • No experience necessary, but a willingness to learn is!
  • Bonus Points for customer service or retail experience

If this sounds like you, apply now!