Part Time Florist

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

We are currently seeking a part-time florist to join our growing team. You will be reporting to the Founder and CEO of Harp and Fin Co. You will play an integral role in the growth of our company. This part-time position will offer between 10-15 hours per week dependent on business needs with potential to lead up to full time.

**ABOUT HARP&FIN CO.**

Harp&Fin Co. is the housing company to both the award winning floral, design and planning company HF Events ( Formerly known as Fresh Look Design)and KW’s Top Floral & Lifestyle Boutique “Harp&Fin” located in Belmont Village. Ainsley Poirer, The Founder & CEO of H&F Co. began her entrepreneurial journey over 20 years ago when she opened up her first company Fresh Look Design. In 2003, Ainsley took on her next venture when she opened the doors to her floral & lifestyle boutique, which she named after her two daughters Harper and Finley. Now in the post covid environment, H&F Co. has embarked on their next journey of creating their new normal. It all starts with continuing to offer the highest quality services, an exceptional customer experience and guaranteed top tier products. This all starts with hiring extraordinary team members that can execute our vision.

**WHAT YOU WILL OWN**
- Provide exceptional assistance to customers for all their needs including but not limited to; retail product, plants, etc.
- Handle customer inquiries and complaints
- Taking/fulfilling customer walk in orders, phone call orders and online orders
- Assist in wrapping floral bouquets
- Create floral bouquets that align with the H&F brand
- Clean, cut and prep fresh flowers when necessary
- Watering plants
- Stocking and rotating inventory
- Handling cash and sales transactions
- Organizing deliveries
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues and concerns
- Maintain a clean and presentable store that represents the H&F Co. brand
- Create stunning displays of H&F products throughout the store front
- Assist in daily stories and content creation
- Help develop the brand through creations of but not limited too unique packaging and gift boxes

**SKILLS WE SEEK**
- 2-3 years experience in working in a floral shop setting
- Experience with wedding and event florals a BONUS
- Fluency in English is mandatory
- Experience with florals is an asset
- A strong ability to build relationships with clients and customers
- Prioritizing and multitasking essential for success
- This role can have a physically demanding aspect. Must be able to lift and carry buckets of water/flowers, supplies etc.
- Positive and professional demeanor in all situations
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Well rounded
- Quick thinker
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Detail oriented

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

H&FCo.is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and diversity. H&FCo. does not discriminate based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Floral: 2 years (required)
- Customer service: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-03-24