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
Digital Marketing & Content Creator
As a member of our marketing team, you’ll help share our story and connect with customers in meaningful and engaging ways. This role is all about creativity, marketing strategy, consistent brand communication, and a strong understanding of how to showcase our products, plants, and seasonal experiences across digital platforms. From planning content to capturing photos in our greenhouse, you’ll play an important part in how our community values and interacts with our brand.
Positions for this role are full-time, in-person only.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and create social media content that reflects our brand voice and seasonal offerings
- Photograph products, plants, and in-store experiences using a DSLR camera
- Build and schedule email marketing campaigns that inform, inspire, and drive engagement
- Respond to customer questions and inquiries, including plant care, received through social channels and email
- Update website content as needed to build plant and product databases
- Collaborate with the team on promotions, events, and marketing initiatives
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong communication skills and a creative, detail-focused mindset
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva for graphic design and layout
- Skilled with DSLR photography and comfortable editing photos for web and social use using Adobe Photoshop
- Background in marketing, communications, or related experience/education is highly preferred to assist with content planning and messaging
- Interest and/or experience in plants, gardening, and learning about our products
- Experience in social media management or email marketing is an asset
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.