Florist - retail

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours bi-weekly
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Florist shop

Tasks

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Provide customer service
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Maintain sales records for inventory control
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
• Design bouquets and select natural and artificial flowers and decorative accessories to create arrangements or other floral items

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Repetitive tasks
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Creativity
• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Time management
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality
• Resourcefulness

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours

Employment terms options

• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Parking available