GARDENWORKS is British Columbia’s largest independently owned garden centre company with 10 locations across Vancouver’s lower mainland, Vancouver Island, and South Okanagan.

Join GARDENWORKS and play a key role in cultivating joy and gardens, homes, and communities.

Weekend availability Friday to Tuesday $19.00/Hour

GARDENWORKS Nanaimo is looking for a knowledgeable and friendly garden enthusiast to join our team. This is a hands-on role working across all departments of the garden centre. If you love plants, enjoy helping people, and thrive in a busy indoor/outdoor retail setting, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

- Assist guests in finding the right plants and products for their gardens and projects
- Share your plant knowledge to help customers make confident, informed choices
- Maintain department presentation — watering, deadheading, tidying, and stocking
- Operate our point-of-sale system Receive and merchandise incoming product
- Support your team across departments as needed throughout the season

What You Bring

- A genuine interest in plants and gardening — you don't need to know everything, but you should love learning




- Some working knowledge of gardening & lifestyle
- A friendly, approachable manner with customers
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, indoor/outdoor retail environment in all weather
- Comfortable with physical tasks — lifting, bending, and being on your feet throughout your shift
- Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player
- Previous retail or customer service experience is an asset

AVAILABILITY This is a part-time position that could lead to full-time. Weekend and holiday availability is required. Compensation starting at $19.00/hr

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

At GARDENWORKS, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating a supportive, engaging, and inspiring workplace where you can grow and thrive.

- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
- A generous employee discount to bring home a little beauty of your own
- A vibrant, plant-filled workplace that inspires creativity and well-being

Interested? Submit your resume and cover letter today through our website at www.gardenworks.ca/careers

📌 Garden Centre Team Member - Nanaimo
🏢 GARDENWORKS Canada
📍 Nanaimo