Location: Garden centre and off-site event venues
Employment Type: Part-time, seasonal winter season
Schedule: Variable hours, including mornings and evenings, based on workshop and event bookings

Anga’s Farm & Nursery is seeking a reliable, personable and professional Event & Workshop Facilitator to support our winter programming. This role involves leading hands-on plant and seasonal craft workshops, preparing for events and delivering exceptional customer service.

Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential. The successful candidate will make participants feel welcome and supported, confidently lead groups and maintain clear communication with our garden centre team before, during and after events.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver friendly, attentive customer service to participants, clients and venue staff.
- Lead workshops through clear instructions, demonstrations and individual guidance.
- Create a welcoming, engaging environment for participants of varying ages and skill levels.
- Respond to questions and concerns patiently and professionally, involving management when needed.
- Prepare, count and organize workshop materials, tools and supplies.
- Load, unload and transport supplies, and complete event setup and cleanup.
- Coordinate event logistics with the garden centre team, including timing, venue access and material requirements.
- Report back after events with attendance, participant feedback, supply needs and any concerns.
- Return materials and equipment to the garden centre and keep supplies organized.
- Learn workshop projects, seasonal crafting techniques and relevant plant care information.
- Represent Anga’s Farm & Nursery professionally at all times.
- Assist with other garden centre duties as needed, including customer service, organizing supplies, general upkeep and supporting daily operations.

Qualifications & Requirements





- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, with a warm, patient and caring approach.
- Solid verbal and written communication skills, including confident public speaking and timely communication with colleagues.
- Dependable, punctual and organized, with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to work collaboratively and take initiative independently, including at off-site locations.
- Ability to remain calm, adapt to changes and resolve practical issues during events.
- An interest in plants and crafting, with the ability and willingness to learn and teach new projects.
- A valid driver’s licence and a reliable personal vehicle for travel to off-site events.
- Ability to safely lift and carry items weighing 50 lb and perform duties such as loading, unloading, bending and standing for extended periods, with reasonable accommodation where required.
- Availability to report to the garden centre for preparation, supply collection and post-event returns.
- Flexible availability for varying workshop and event times, including mornings and evenings.
- Willingness to support the wider garden centre team wherever help is needed.

Previous experience in customer service, teaching, workshop facilitation or events is an asset. Plant and crafting knowledge is preferred, but candidates with a strong willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant skills, experience, availability and suitability for the role. Include “Event & Workshop Facilitator Application” in the subject line.

A resume and cover letter are required for consideration. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us.

Pay: $18.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Event & Workshop Facilitator (Etobicoke)
🏢 Anga's Farm & Nursery
📍 Etobicoke