Department Manager – Garden Supplies - Oak Bay

GARDENWORKS is British Columbia’s largest locally owned garden centre company with 10 locations across Vancouver’s lower mainland, Vancouver Island, and South Okanagan.

Join GARDENWORKS and play a key role in inspiring people to cultivate joy and beauty in their homes, gardens, and communities.

Do you love gardening and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others? GARDENWORKS Oak Bay is seeking an enthusiastic, customer-focused leader to join our team.

This is a full-time position (32–40 hours per week) with a wage range of $23-25/hour.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver outstanding service to our guests, supporting sales and representing the GARDENWORKS brand.
• Share your gardening expertise—answering questions, providing care and maintenance advice, and helping guests find solutions to their gardening challenges.
• Lead product flow: receiving, pricing, merchandising, and placement.
• Support and train team members on product knowledge, features and benefits, and making the right recommendations to meet guest needs.
• Foster a positive workplace and contribute to store leadership, including opening/closing duties.

What You Bring

• A passion for creating an exceptional guest experience.
• Knowledge of soils, fertilizers, and garden remedies (pest ID), or a willingness to learn.
• 3+ years of retail sales and customer service experience.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort using POS systems for reporting.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays during peak seasons.
• Physical ability to walk and stand for extended periods, perform regular lifting, and work in varying weather conditions.
• Valid Forklift and Pesticide Dispensing certification—or willingness to complete paid training.

Why Join Us

At GARDENWORKS, we’re committed to creating a workplace that supports both professional and personal growth. We offer:

• A culture that encourages a healthy work/life balance.
• A comprehensive health & wellness benefits package for eligible full-time
• A fantastic employee discount.

GARDENWORKS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are dedicated to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please apply through our website: https://www.gardenworks.ca/careers