Floral Assistant

Imagine being surrounded by tropical plants and lush greenery while working side by side with a dedicated group of event planners and florists. Aquatopia provides just that. Our office is an oasis, a state-of-the-art tropical greenhouse that hosts events year-round with a large portion of those events being weddings.

We are a company that truly values working cohesively together to produce exceptional, memorable events. In order to provide a manageable work environment year-round, we are looking to expand our team.

**Position Summary**:To assist in any way needed to produce beautiful floral elements required for weddings & events. This includes taking direction from the coordinator, lead florist and head florist.

Wage: $18 - $19 per hour (wage dependent on experience)

**Job Type**: Part-time

Flexible Language Requirement: Fluent English, speaking & writing. French not required

Schedule: Day shift, Holidays, Monday to Friday, Weekend availability

Ability to commute to: 2710 March Rd. Carp, ON K0A 1L0

Be organized and have a good attention to detail.

Have a good sense of design and know what is trending in the wedding and events industries.

Have experience working with florals.

Have experience with wedding or event production.

Have a valid driver’s licence.

Be able to work on-site at Aquatopia.

Must have a reliable vehicle for transportation.

Must be available to work most weekends.

Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Must be comfortable working on ladders and operating a vertical mast lift (training will be provided).

**Some of the tasks of this position include**:
Processing florals and organizing stems based on the provided recipes.

Reading and executing the designs on floral and décor proposals based on the wants and needs of our couples or event organizers.

Creating floral arrangements and personals with the guidance of the head florist.

Lifting, moving and setting up tables, chairs, décor pieces and floral installations.

Working under pressure as we flip a ceremony room to a reception setup in 90 minutes.

Assembling arches, pergolas and other installation pieces.

Pulling and prepping decor for weddings and events.

Cleaning and putting away decor after events.

Keeping a clean and organized production space.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $18.00-$19.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Carp, ON K0A 1L0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location