Ontario Native Plants is a growing online nursery dedicated to cultivating and distributing native plants sourced from Ontario seed. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and exceptional customer service has made us a trusted provider across the province.As we expand, we are seeking an Assistant Manager to help drive operational excellence and support our team throughout the busy growing and shipping seasons.In this role, you will work closely with the Manager to oversee daily operations, lead supervisors and seasonal staff, and ensure smooth fulfillment and customer satisfaction. Your contributions will be vital to maintaining our high standards and supporting our mission of sustainable horticulture.Key responsibilities include:Supporting day-to-day operations alongside the ManagerHelping lead supervisors and seasonal staff, including hiring, onboarding, and trainingManaging customer emails and resolving shipping issuesCoordinating shipping schedules and capacityMaintaining online inventory and plant listingsAssisting with ordering, reporting, and administrative tasksSupporting packing, pickups, and workflow during busy periodsStepping in to manage operations when the Manager is awayHoursThis role follows the seasons and hours fluctuate based on demand.May to June (peak season) about 50 to 55 hours per week, including some SaturdaysMarch, April, July, August about 40 to 45 hours per weekSeptember to November about 30 to 40 hours per weekDecember to February about 30 hours per week,



mostly computer and planning workFlexibility during the busy season is important.What success looks like in the first 90 daysYou understand the full shipping and order processYou can independently handle most customer and shipping issuesYou are confidently supporting the team day to dayYou move comfortably between desk work and hands on tasksRequirementsRequired QualificationsPost-secondary education in Horticulture, Environmental Science, Agriculture, or a related field1–2 years of management or supervisory experience with formal people-management accountability, including staff scheduling and performance reviewsExperience coordinating shipping logistics or fulfillment operationsExperience working in a nursery, greenhouse, landscaping, or garden center environmentStrong knowledge or experience with native plants or landscaping, including hands‑on plant care (watering, pruning, fertilizing, overwintering, pest/disease management)Proficiency using computers and online systems for inventory management and customer communication, including POS/inventory software and Microsoft Office or Google WorkspaceExperience in a customer‑facing role handling inquiries and resolving issues via emailComfortable working outdoors and spending extended periods on your feetValid Ontario G driver’s license and reliable transportationProfessional working proficiency in EnglishLegally authorized to work in CanadaAvailable to work some Saturdays during peak seasonPreferred QualificationsPesticide applicator license (Ontario)BenefitsCompetitive hourly wage of CA$25Extended health care perks packageYear‑round employment with lighter winter hoursFree parkingStaff discounts on plantsDedicated office space#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Assistant Manager - C$25 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Ontario Native Plants
📍 Winnipeg