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Thank you for thinking about a career at Colasanti’s!
Our facility is open on weekdays, weekends and holidays.
We are open year round, only closing 4 days per year.
Closed December 24, 25, 31 and January 1
Welcome to our family-owned and operated destination—your year-round place to eat, play, and shop! We’re all about creating a fun, friendly atmosphere where guests of all ages can relax, explore, and make unforgettable memories.
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There’s always something to discover here! Wander through our beautiful nursery, let the kids run wild on the playground, meet adorable animals in the Animal Area, challenge your friends to a round of mini golf, browse our unique retail shop, or treat yourself to something delicious in our restaurant. Whether you’re popping in for a quick visit or planning a full day of fun, every visit feels like a little adventure.
Retail Sales Manager
​We’re seeking an outgoing, energetic, and hardworking leader to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who excels in customer service, enjoys leading a team and can manage day-to-day operations.
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JOB SUMMARY
Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens is actively seeking a Retail Sales Manager. The successful candidate oversees all areas of our facility apart from the restaurant; this includes scheduling, staff management, recreation, retail and plants. This role involves collaborating within a team to solve problems creatively, while training and supporting staff, and managing inventory levels of products and supplies.
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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Greet customers, answer questions, and resolve complaints and inquiries
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Open and close the facility, including managing alarms and securing entrances
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Ensure employees have the necessary supplies for the day (e.g., wristbands, vegetables, tokens)
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Order, receive, and process merchandise, including plants, shelf-stable food, fresh produce, and supplies for school groups
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Oversee inventory management, including purchasing, pricing, and stock replenishment to ensure product availability
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Support hiring processes, including interviewing and conducting new hire orientations and tours
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Coordinate school field trips with team members, ensuring all supplies are prepared and events run smoothly
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Ensure compliance with health and safety, and company policies and procedures
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Other duties as required
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS
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Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
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Friendly, outgoing and approachable demeanor
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Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
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Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
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Leadership or supervisory experience
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Strong problem-solving and decision making skills
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Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
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Knowledge of retail, agriculture, or plants an asset
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Comfortable with basic computer programs
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a safe, clean and orderly working environment
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Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and varying shifts as necessary
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Comfortable standing for extended periods and handling light to moderate lifting
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BENEFITS
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Extended health & dental care
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Life insurance
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RRSP match
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Product discounts
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20-23 per hour
Work Location: In person
Bookings and Events Coordinator
We’re seeking an outgoing, energetic, and hardworking leader to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys customer service, organizing, planning, and leading group events.
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JOB SUMMARY
Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens is actively seeking a Booking & Events Coordinator. The successful candidate will work with the Marketing and Management team to facilitate, organize, plan and lead group events. Our busiest season is between April and June and has the potential to keep growing in the fall season. This role involves collaborating within a team to solve problems creatively, while training and supporting guests, and managing inventory levels of products and supplies for the events.
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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Plan and organize events, ensuring they run smoothly and efficiently with all materials prepared in advance
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Coordinate and work with diverse groups, including school groups, summer camps, and adult participants
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Facilitate and lead educational classes and workshops
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Set up and tear down workshop and event spaces
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Monitor and manage inventory of materials to ensure all required supplies are available for programs
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Ensure compliance with health and safety, and company policies and procedures
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Other duties as required
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS
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Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
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Friendly, outgoing and approachable demeanor
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Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
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Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
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Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
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Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
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Knowledge of retail, agriculture, or plants an asset
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French language skills are considered an asset
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a safe, clean and orderly working environment
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Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and varying shifts as necessary
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Comfortable standing for extended periods and handling light to moderate lifting
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BENEFITS
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Free Activity Admission Perks
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Product discounts
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21-23 per hour
Work Location: In person
Retail Sales Associate
​We’re seeking an outgoing, energetic, and hardworking individual to join our Retail Garden Center and Home Décor teams. This role is perfect for someone with excellent customer service skills, who enjoys helping customers find the perfect plants, pottery, ceramics, and home accessories to suit their needs.
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JOB SUMMARY
Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens is actively seeking a creative and energetic Retail Sales Associate to join our team, guiding customers with friendly and helpful suggestions to enhance their shopping experience and make it enjoyable.
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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Greet customers, answer questions and guide them to locate the items they are looking for
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Stock and price a wide variety of plants and home décor product
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Lift and move heavy plants, pottery, and pull plant carts
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Help create and build displays and seasonal presentations
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Answer questions in person and over the phone
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Cleaning, sweeping, wiping and organizing our plant and home décor displays
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Help process sales at the registers and support coverage of breaks and lunches if needed
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Experience in a horticultural customer service role and/or in a customer service role is considered an asset
Other duties as required
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS
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Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
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Friendly, outgoing and approachable personality
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Ability to work well within a team
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Good organizational and time management skills
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Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a safe, clean and orderly working environment
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Basic math and cash-handling abilities
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and varying shifts as necessary
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Lifting and/or carrying of merchandise items, as required, on a regular, frequent and unassisted basis. Merchandise items may vary in weight from “light” to “heavy”.
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Lifting and turning repeatedly throughout the shift. Lifting above the shoulder, from floor to shoulder and floor to waist.
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Walking and carrying at the same time and pushing/pulling, as required.
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Twisting, turning, reaching and working above shoulder level.
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BENEFITS
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Free Activity Admission Perks
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Product discounts
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.60 per hour
Work Location: In person
Disclosure:
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.
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Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment, interview, and employment process. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to contact our Human Resources department.
We do not use artificial intelligence in the selection of candidates. Every application is carefully reviewed by our team.
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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
