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Garden Center Merchandiser

nSeasonal Position: Mid April to Mid-Julyn

Location: Depot Dr R.R.2, Bracebridge, ON (1 FT)

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Are you passionate about plants, love working outdoors, and enjoy making people smile? If so, we’d love to meet you!

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Jeffery's Greenhouses Inc. is a leading wholesale distributor of spring bedding and potted plants, supplying multiple garden centers within a major retail box store chain across Ontario. We are currently accepting applications for a full-time Garden Center Merchandiser to support the upcoming spring season with a start date in mid April Successful candidates may also be considered for fall and winter opportunities.

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What We’re Looking For A standout candidate will bring:

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- Energy, enthusiasm, and creativity
- A flair for merchandising and an interest in plants (plant knowledge is an asset, but we’re happy to train you!)
- A love for outdoor work and physical activity
- Customer service experience and a positive attitude

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Job Responsibilities

nAs a Garden Center Merchandiser, your key duties will include:n

- Receiving and unpacking weekly plant deliveries according to provided plan-o-grams.
- Creating attractive and organized product displays with proper signage for an engaging shopping experience.
- Maintaining, grooming, and caring for plants to ensure quality and freshness (including tasks such as culling or deadheading).
- Building strong working relationships with store staff and management.
- Providing exceptional customer service by assisting shoppers with their plant selections.
- Keeping display and workplace areas tidy and ensuring empty shipping racks are properly placed.
- Conducting daily inventory counts of shipping racks and submitting accurate reports.
- Supporting inventory control by providing constructive feedback to supervisors.
- Adhering to all workplace safety guidelines.

nSkills & Qualificationsn

- Previous experience in a garden center or knowledge of plants is an asset.




- Strong attention to detail, organization, and planning skills.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
- Basic computer skills, including familiarity with internet browsers and company websites.

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Physical Requirements

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- The role involves physical work, including walking, lifting (light to moderate), pushing, and pulling carts.
- Must be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.

nWork Environment & Requirementsn

- Local travel between garden centers may be required.
- Access to email and/or a smartphone for scheduling and communication.
- Steel-toed safety boots/shoes (green patch) are mandatory.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada.

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Work Hours

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- Monday to Friday, with weekend shifts required.
- Variable hours (daytime availability).
- While these roles continue into the summer season, they are not summer-only positions; candidates must have daytime availability throughout May
- Increased hours during peak season (May).

nCompensation: $17.75/hourn

We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Jeffery’s Greenhouses Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. If selected for an interview, please let us know if you require any accommodations during the hiring process.

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Note: Applicants must specify the location they are applying to, as listed at the beginning of this posting.

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Bill 149: Disclosure of AI use in hiring process: No, AI is not being used

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Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing seasonal vacancy.

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#S2

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Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

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Contract length: 4 months

nPay: $17.75 per hourn

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

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Application question(s)

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- Do you have a minimum of one year merchandising experience?
- Are you able to offer day time availability particularly during the month of May?

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Work Location: In person

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📌 Garden Center Merchandiser (Bracebridge)
🏢 Jeffery's Greenhouses
📍 Bracebridge