60 Years of Doing What We Love
Our active, vibrant workplace and beautiful surroundings make working at Vandermeer Nursery a truly unique experience. With over 60 years as a family-owned business, we’re proud to offer a hands-on, welcoming environment where staff play a key role in delivering the quality, selection, and service our customers have come to expect.
What We're Looking For
We’re looking for people with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, good teamwork, a willingness to learn, and who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Join a team that’s passionate about plants, people, and making every season a little greener.
No experience? No problem
Whether you're passionate about plants or just enjoy helping people, this is a chance to learn, grow, and be part of a supportive team focused on delivering an exceptional garden shopping experience. No plant knowledge? No problem. We’re happy to teach you everything you need to know. Around here, a great attitude matters more than experience.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Spend your day surrounded by plants, fresh air, and a vibrant greenhouse
- Fun, fast-paced, and active workplace
- Learn life-long skills in gardening & houseplants
- Employee discount of 20 to 40% off
- Benefits including health, dental, vision, paid vacation, and an RRSP program available with select positions
Current Openings
Cashier - Seasonal
As a cashier, you’ll be the friendly face that helps customers complete their shopping experience. This role is all about providing excellent customer service while efficiently handling transactions. You’ll also help keep the checkout area clean and organized, answer basic product questions, and assist with other tasks as needed during slower periods.
Positions for this role are available for full-time and part-time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet customers warmly and process purchases accurately and efficiently
- Handle cash, debit, and credit card transactions
- Answer general questions accurately and direct customers to the right departments
- Manage incoming phone calls to check stock, answer basic inquiries, and relay messages to other departments
- Keep the front area tidy and restocked with bags, receipts, and supplies
- Assist other departments as needed, helping with tasks such as pricing, tagging, unpacking, and restocking
What We’re Looking For:
- Friendly and approachable with strong communication skills
- Comfortable working on your feet in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented and confident handling money
- Willingness to learn about products and assist wherever needed
- Previous retail or cashier experience is a bonus, but not required
Positions start at minimum wage and increase with each year of experience.
Retail Labourer - Seasonal
Retail labourers play a key role in keeping our store running smoothly, our products looking their best, and our customers well-supported. This is a physically active role working in our stone yard and later, Christmas trees and greens. Day-to-day tasks involve tagging, unpacking, restocking, cleaning, and providing excellent customer service.
Positions for this role are for part-time availability only.
Key Responsibilities:
- Load and unload product deliveries
- Stock, move, and display products throughout the retail space
- Assist customers with locating and loading products
- Clean, organize, and maintain products, sales, and work areas
- Support inventory tasks like unpacking, tagging, and pricing
- Follow safety procedures and handle equipment responsibly
- Work closely with team members and supervisors to complete daily tasks efficiently
What We’re Looking For:
- Physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Reliable, hardworking, and able to follow direction
- Friendly and customer service–oriented
- Comfortable working on your feet in a fast-paced environment and around a large property
- Willingness to learn about products and make recommendations
- Ready to work rain or shine, indoors and outdoors
Positions start at minimum wage and increase with each year of experience.
How to Apply
We accept applications by email at employment@vandermeernursery.com or in person at our store. While we’ll gladly review email submissions, we strongly encourage you to drop off your application in person. It’s a great way for us to meet you and gives you a feel for our workplace.