Join the Cozyn's Team
Each year, we welcome seasonal team members ahead of spring and the holiday season. At Cozyn’s, it’s more than just a job—you’ll have the chance to grow in your role, learn new skills, and get hands-on experience across a wide range of areas, from plant growing and ordering to fashion, home décor, tools, and more.
Most importantly, you’ll be part of a friendly, family-centered environment where teamwork, learning, and friendships thrive. Resumes are always welcome!
Current Openings
Cozyn’s Garden Gallery is a year-round destination shopping experience with greenhouses, garden centre, home décor, outdoor living boutique, Lilie’s Fashion Boutique, and our renowned Christmas store. We are a family owned and operated company that has been in business since 1983, in beautiful Stratford, Ontario.
Retail Sales Associate & Cashier
We are seeking a Retail Sales Associate to join our team at Cozyn's Garden Gallery in the heart of our vibrant garden centre. This role is essential in delivering exceptional customer service and enhancing the shopping experience for our visitors.
Responsibilities
-Assist customers with product selections and inquiries
-Operate POS systems efficiently for transactions
-Maintain an organized sales floor
-Perform stocking duties to ensure product availability
-Provide excellent customer service to foster repeat business
-Collaborate with team members to achieve sales goals
Qualifications
-Plant Knowledge
-Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
-Previous retail sales experience preferred
-Strong customer service skills
-Proficient in cash handling and basic math
-Familiarity with POS systems
-Excellent communication skills
Nursery Yard & Maintenance
Horticulture & Greenhouse Maintenance
We are seeking a reliable, physically fit individual to join our team. This role involves year-round plant care, facility maintenance, and seasonal operations.
Key Responsibilities
Plant Care:
Maintain trees, shrubs, and flowers through watering, fertilizing, pruning, and pest control.
Greenhouse Maintenance:
Perform basic plumbing, electrical, and poly film repairs; manage irrigation systems.
Operations & Logistics:
Load/unload trucks, perform local deliveries (Sprinter/Cube vans), and manage inventory.
Leadership:
Direct seasonal staff and assist with seasonal store change-overs (including Christmas tree sales).
General Labor:
Daily gardening, weeding, and heavy lifting in all weather conditions.
Requirements
Expertise:
Solid plant knowledge required; Horticultural degree/diploma preferred.
Licensing:
Valid ‘G’ Driver’s License (insurable) is required. Pesticide or Forklift licenses are assets.
Technical Skills:
Experience in greenhouse repair, plumbing, or electrical work.
Soft Skills:
Customer-service oriented, self-motivated, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Availability:
Must be flexible to work days, evenings, and weekends as seasonal needs shift.
Greenhouse Associate
The Greenhouse Associate plays a key role in daily operations. from plant care and stock merchandising to providing exceptional customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Expert Customer Service: Address inquiries and resolve complaints with creative, knowledge-based solutions.
Plant Care & Maintenance: Perform watering, fertilizing, and deadheading to ensure plant health and minimize loss; monitor for pests and disease.
Sales & Merchandising: Build attractive displays, update signage, and recommend products (soils, fertilizers, etc.) to optimize sales.
Operations & Safety: Maintain a clean, accessible environment in compliance with Health & Safety and AODA standards; execute opening/closing checklists.
QualificationsExperience: Proven success in a retail garden centre, nursery, or greenhouse.
Expertise: Solid knowledge of annuals, tropicals, vegetables, and growth habits.
Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
Attributes: A positive team player who thrives in a "hands-on" environment.