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Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Ego's!

We are a family-owned garden centre, nursery and farm market operating since 1975 in beautiful Oro-Medonte.  

Our team members take great pride in offering our customers a unique and enjoyable experience.

Our staff are friendly, knowledgable, passionate about plants, people & food, and enjoy working in a fast paced environment.

If you think you would be a good candidate to join our team this season, here are a few things you should know...

  • All our positions require movement on your feet (standing and walking) as well as repeated bending and lifting.
  • We work in a range of weather conditions... sunny, rainy, hot and cold days... so a tolerance of working in a variety of environments is a must.
  • Our garden centre and nursery is open 7 days per week with Friday, Saturday and Sunday being our busiest days so the ability to work weekends is mandatory.
  • Our busiest months are May and June... very limited time-off or vacation requests can be accommodated during these months.
  • We are located in a rural area with no public transportation so a reliable means of getting to work is essential.

We are currently accepting applications/resumes for the following areas for seasonal Spring/Summer employment (with some opportunities to continue into the Fall).

 

Outdoor Nursery

Responsibilities of this position include:  

  • providing excellent customer service to our guests
  • merchandising and maintaining appealing displays
  • plant care (watering, pruning, trimming, etc.)
  • maintaining a clean and safe environment
  • managing nursery plant inventory, restocking, pricing
  • assisting retail customers in finding suitable plants for their garden and landscape needs

Ideal candidates have previous garden centre and/or landscape experience, good knowledge of hardy plants (trees, shrubs, perennials), a keen eye for maintaining a clean and orderly sales area, commitment to tackling multiple tasks with a positive and energetic attitude.  Experience operating a POS system also an asset.

 

Greenhouse and Garden Centre (Full and Part-Time Positions)

Responsibilities of this position include:  

  • providing excellent customer service to our guests
  • merchandising and maintaining appealing displays
  • plant care (watering, pruning, trimming, etc.)
  • maintaining a clean and safe environment
  • managing greenhouse plant inventory, restocking, pricing
  • assisting retail customers in finding suitable plants for their garden and home.
  • may include operation of a POS system and cashier duties as required

Ideal candidates have previous garden centre and/or retail experience, good general knowledge of garden plants (annuals, tropicals, perennials, etc), a keen eye for maintaining a clean and orderly sales area, commitment to tackling multiple tasks with a positive and energetic attitude.  Experience operating a POS system or cashier experience also an asset.

  

If you believe you would be a good fit for a position on our team, please send a copy of your resume with cover letter to info@egosgardencentre.com

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.