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.

Two staff members standing in a greenhouse filled with flowers.

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.

Staff member walking through a greenhouse filled with colourful annuals and people shopping.

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.

Staff member wearing a blue sweatshirt with Vandermeer logo on back, unpacking plants in a greenhouse.

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

Upcoming Job Fairs

February 22nd, 10am - 4pm

March 15th, 10am - 4pm

Join us at one of our in-person job fairs, hosted right here at the nursery. These events are our main hiring opportunity and we prioritize candidates who attend. Interviews will be conducted on the spot, so please come prepared with a copy of your resume. Depending on attendance, wait times may be over one hour so we recommend arriving early.

No registration needed — just drop in and we’ll be happy to meet you!

Current Openings

Sorry, we don't have any openings at the moment! Please check back soon or follow us on social media to hear when new positions become available.

Staff member in a garden center holding a pot and waving, with plants and a wooden pergola in the background.

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.

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