Floral Merchandiser Ottawa West Area Supervisor

Position Type:

• Seasonal Full-Time (Easter to mid-July)
• Part-Time Off-Season
• Permanent
• 1 Opening available in Ottawa West Area

Overview

Jeffery's Greenhouses Inc. is a wholesale distributor of spring bedding, tropical, and potted plants across Ontario. With an anticipated start date in December 2025, we are currently accepting applications for a Floral Merchandising Supervisor, with a focus on candidates who have experience in Big-Box Retail and Garden Centre environments.

The Floral Merchandising Supervisor leads a team of in-store merchandisers, providing direction and support to ensure high-quality merchandising standards. This role is also responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with Garden Centre Managers and executing the sales and merchandising plans established by Jeffery's head office in St. Catharines, ON.

Successful applicant will be expected to work in the following areas;

Primary Responsibilities

• Full Cycle Recruitment and Onboarding processes including hiring, training, and continually motivating merchandisers to achieve company sales targets.
• Regularly visit assigned stores to ensure that company merchandising objectives are being met.
• Build and develop relationships at store level by working in cooperation with store management and associates.
• Communicate with merchandisers on a regular (and ongoing) basis to ensure assigned responsibilities are being completed and work schedule is being met.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Team building and leadership skills.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• University or college education in horticulture considered an asset.
• Computer skills~ including familiarity with Microsoft Outlook and Internet Navigation.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Repeated lifting required (up to 30lbs)
• Standing and Walking for long periods depending on delivery requirements
• Working outside in the elements
• Home computer with internet access for daily communications with head office, stores and merchandisers.
• Regular, daily store travel is required therefore you must have access to your own vehicle and be able to easily navigate between the stores.

Required Qualifications:

• Driver's license
• Supervising: 1 year
• Merchandising: 1 year

Locations: The Ottawa West Supervisor will oversee a group of locations (Nepean, Kanata, Carleton Place, and Pembroke) located 20 to 50 km apart, with the furthest distance being 130 km. The supervisor will travel between sites as needed for deliveries and maintenance, with travel time and mileage from the home store location compensated.

Hours: Workload and hours vary throughout the year based on production cycles. The role follows a primarily seasonal schedule, with the busiest period in spring and lighter hours during off-peak months.

Typical Seasons:

• Spring Season (Easter to mid-July): Full-time hours with extended days and weekend work as required.
• Late Summer to Fall (mid-August to mid-October): Reduced hours to support transition crops and tropical maintenance.
• Holiday Season (mid-November to mid-December): Part-time hours focused on tropical plants and seasonal crops.
• Tropical Program: Limited year-round work continues at reduced hours to support ongoing tropical plants.

Additional Notes:

• Work is primarily daytime weekday hours, but supervisors are expected to check and respond to time-sensitive communications as needed outside of regular hours.
• Weekend work is required during the peak spring season.
• Victoria Day Long Weekend: Supervisors are expected to work this weekend, with an alternate day off scheduled afterward.

Travel: 100% Daily travel between stores is required.

Benefits

• The starting hourly rate for this role is $21.00, based on experience.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• Company cell phone provided with internet/email access.
• Benefits after 6 months

Jeffery's would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected to participate in the interview process will be contacted. Jeffery's is an equal opportunity employer. If selected for an interview, please advise if you require accommodation during the interview and selection process.

We're looking for star candidates who are passionate about both plants and people. If you're not afraid of hard work and want to help serve our customers by providing a quality service with excellent product presentation, then apply immediately by sending a resume with cover letter and references. Posting open until filled.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Application question(s):

• Do you have a minimum of 1 year merchandising experience supervising other merchandisers?

Work Location: On the road