Flower Farm Associate

**The Company**

Birchwood Meadows is at the heart and soul of the Cory Christopher brand, a flower farm delivering exceptional florals that become the highlight of each event they execute. Our team works tirelessly to bring our clients’ dreams to life with sophisticated style, delivering exceptional experiences in everyday encounters and once-in-a-lifetime occasions. Cory Christopher Design is a fast-paced and constantly growing creative design studio, offering lifestyle, floral, wedding and event services to Edmonton, Calgary and the Rocky Mountain region.

**The Role**

As a Flower Farm Associate, you are a customer-facing team member dedicated to an exceptional level of guest service. You are friendly, excel at communication and are a hard-working, team player. You will also be getting your hands dirty by helping around the farm, bringing blooms to life from seed to centerpiece. This position is located at the Birchwood Meadows Farm, approximately 45 minutes north of Edmonton.

**Responsibilities**:

- Welcome guests
- Aid guests with questions, ensuring they are having an enjoyable experience
- Retail/POS assistance and support
- Assist in keeping the farm tidy and clean
- Maintain a tidy and clean store and greenhouse
- Plant seedlings, tubers, seeds and other items on the farm
- Weeding and maintenance of the farm beds as required
- Plant care, including watering and fertilizing

**Job Qualifications**:

- Commitment to providing customer service
- Previous retail experience an asset
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to function as part of the team
- Previous gardening experience is an asset
- Reliable transportation to and from the farm is the responsibility of the applicant.

**To thrive as part of the CC Team, you’ll need to**:

- Happily cooperate as part of a team, taking direction from both leads and fellow crew members
- Be confident executing tasks independently
- Prioritize and tackle what needs to be done first - and switch tasks as needed
- Maintain a positive attitude under the pressure of tight timelines and high expectations
- Appreciate that the details really do matter
- Be organized, timely and responsible
- Work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings and late nights
- Stand, crouch, bend and work on their feet for long periods of time
- Lift and carry up to 50lbs
- Work outdoors, occasionally in unpleasant weather
- Keep safety in mind at all times
- Possess excellent spoken English and general communication skills
- Maintain a professional appearance

**How To Apply**:

- Location:_ Birchwood Meadows is located at 56032 Range Rd 245, Sturgeon County, AB T8R 0M1, approximately 45 minutes north of Edmonton.
- Job Type: _Seasonal / Contract
- Salary: _Based on experience.

**Job Type**: Seasonal
Contract length: 5 months

**Salary**: $15.00-$21.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sturgeon County, AB T8R 0K3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)

Work Location: In person