Employment At Greenland

GREENLAND GARDEN CENTRE JOB FAIR 2012

Saturday, February 25th and Saturday, March 10th
10 am - 3 pm

Looking for a diverse, dynamic and energetic place to work? Bring along your resume
and meet with our department managers and supervisors. For available
positions check out our job descriptions below.


 

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Greenland is a thriving, forward thinking, award winning business and we are seeking dedicated, dynamic and friendly people of all ages to join our team. 

We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and hope that our customers return time and time again for that very reason.   If you are interested in keeping fit in our ever changing environment with a fun, friendly and diverse group of amazing co-workers, we want to hear from you!  Whether you are a qualified horticulturalist or keen amateur with no experience, your inquiries are always welcome.

 

Please see below for a description of jobs now available. All departments require both full time and part time staff on a seasonal basis.

APPLICATION FORM DOWNLOAD

Click on the link above to print an application. Completed applications and resumes can be dropped off in-store or emailed to patti@greenlandgarden.com. If possible, please provide letter(s) of reference from previous employers, teachers, etc.

 

Cashiers
If you have computer and/or cash experience, enjoy a fast paced environment and are committed to providing the highest possible standard of customer service, this is an excellent opportunity for you.  Cashiers are expected to have an enthusiastic, friendly and approachable attitude combined with the ability to process customer’s purchases accurately and efficiently.  Other duties include answering the phone, receiving and stocking merchandise, maintaining the cleanliness of the store, balancing cash floats daily and more.  Join our great team and learn more about plants and gardening as a bonus!

Customer Service Assistant
If you enjoy performing a variety of job duties with plenty of activity at a fast pace, you will enjoy the position of Customer Service Assistant.  Your primary responsibility will be to assist our Cashiers in providing fast, friendly and courteous service to our valued customers.  Other duties may include stocking product, helping unload shipments, loading vehicles, maintaining store cleanliness and so much more.  This position provides an opportunity to learn a variety of new skills and is a great starting point for you if you want to learn more about gardening and superior customer service.  Gardening experience/knowledge is an asset but not a requirement.

Garden Centre Sales (Trees, Shrubs & Roses)
An exciting opportunity exists for anyone that has a passion for hardy shrubs, trees and roses!  If you would like to share your knowledge and experience with our customers, this is a great opportunity for you.  Our department takes a great deal of pride in the training we provide to our staff, and the advice they are in turn able to provide to our customers.  If you are interested in working in an outdoor, physically active and fast paced environment, have exceptional customer service skills, team spirit and a drive to excel, we want to hear from you.  We look forward to expanding our seasonal staff with physically fit, outgoing and positive personalities who are eager to learn!

Garden Centre Assistant
Greenland is seeking physically fit individuals who enjoy customer service in an outdoor environment.  Your main responsibilities would include unloading truckloads of trees (in all weather conditions!), placement of product in the Garden Centre, maintaining the overall cleanliness of the Garden Centre, loading customer’s purchases into vehicles.  Other duties will include watering, weeding, sweeping and re-stocking of plant material.  Gardening  experience/knowledge is an asset but not a requirement.

Annual Sales
If you enjoy planting annuals at home and have a basic knowledge of popular annuals and their cultural requirements, this may be a position for you.  Annual staff must have the ability to offer helpful advice to both novice and experienced gardeners.  Applicants should be physically fit as responsibilities regularly include unloading shipments, re-stocking shelves, watering, moderate to heavy lifting, maintenance, etc. 

Perennial Sales
Take pleasure in expanding your gardening knowledge by joining our Perennial team.  Applicants must have a thorough knowledge of perennials, how they grow, cultural requirements, effective combinations etc.  This position involves offering helpful and accurate advice to all levels of gardeners, unloading and stocking plants, maintenance of plants, etc.  This position is physically demanding and requires a level of strength and endurance.

Water Gardening
Assist our customers in planning and maintaining their water features in this exciting and fast growing form of gardening.  Applicants must possess basic knowledge of water gardening and have the enthusiasm to learn more!  You will be expected to learn the functions of products, basic design and aquatic plants and their care.  The Water Gardening area also includes the Yard Décor and Statuary area and a general knowledge of these products will be required in order to assist our customers.

Garden Café
We are looking for a Barista for our beautiful indoor Garden Café.  You will learn all the skills required to become a fantastic Barista, in addition to primary duties required to maintain the Café, including opening and closing.   Main responsibilities include consistent preparation of superior food and beverages, while sustaining premium product quality and displays.  If you have an exceptional attitude, outgoing and confident personality, love service, this could be the job for you!

Planting Crew
Applicants must have excellent customer service skills and physical strength.  Knowledge of gardening and planting is an asset but not required.  Planting crew members will be required to learn proper planting techniques as well as basic cultural requirements of trees and shrubs.  If you enjoy a good daily workout, working outdoors in all conditions and helping customers, this may be the position for you!

Delivery Driver
This position requires a clean Class 3 Driver’s License, a good knowledge of areas in Sherwood Park/Edmonton and strong customer service skills.  Our drivers are expected to be professional, prompt and polite, even in the most challenging situations.  Greenland delivers bulk landscape products, as well as shrubs and trees.  All delivery positions include physical labour.