Saanich Seasonal Garden Center Associate

Buckerfield's Saanich, BC – Garden Center Associate – Starting Rate: $17.59/hr

Do you have a good working knowledge of garden and nursery centers?

Buckerfield's Saanich is seeking to hire a continuous part time Part Time Seasonal Garden Associate to join our fast paced, growing, knowledgeable team? This is a seasonal/term position ending May 31, 2024. The term may be extended for the right candidate.

Long before sustainability became headline news, Buckerfield's was a pioneer in providing home, garden, and farm products to customers who know that true value is found in quality supplies that benefit our families, our animals, and mother nature. Our staff are happy to share knowledge and help our customers with their latest projects. We're here to take care of our customers - it just comes naturally to us. If this sounds like you, apply today!

The incumbent will be responsible for providing ongoing support and assistance to garden centre operations and other areas of the Store. Will maintain and merchandise nursery inventory, serve customers, and process cash register transactions, plus other duties that may be assigned by the Store Manager. Plant and garden knowledge and experience would be preferential!

What We Offer:

• Generous employee discount!
• Participation in an on-target sales bonus program
• Pay in lieu of vacation
• Training / educational / certification opportunity: Forklift Operator Certificate, BC Pesticide Dispenser Certificate, Veterinarian Drug Dispenser Certificate
• Overtime pay, as needed
• Stat pay if eligible

Qualifications:

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• A great attitude and willingness to learn
• Warehouse experience an asset
• Some heavy lifting required

Responsibilities:

• Serve and help customers
• Maintain a clear understanding of products carried and sold by Buckerfield's
• Process cash register transactions
• Participate in the maintenance of display, housekeeping and merchandising standards
• Other duties assigned by the Store Manager

Availability:

• Position to be filled immediately
• 8-32 hours/week
• May require you to work weekends and statutory holidays, as scheduled by the Store Manager

Please contact Jeff Reid at Buckerfield's Saanich to apply for this position, or to request additional information.