Bouquet Florist
Callia is looking for an experienced Florist to join our Toronto warehouse team! In this role, you’re the go-to expert on the floor, the one others look to when quality questions arise or when things need to move fast and right. You are the production backbone and flower expert!
As a Florist, you’ll be hands-on with bouquet production every day while also serving as a process leader and quality gatekeeper. You’ll help identify operation and product issues before they become problems, and support teammates through the busy crushes of Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and the holiday season. You bring a level of floral expertise that elevates everything the team produces.
If you’re looking for a way to grow your impact within a fast-moving, people-first company, this is your Callia moment.
ABOUT YOU
You’re a skilled floral professional. You love getting into the nitty gritty of the production process but are also interested in growing your leadership skills and your career. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and you have the ability to juggle multiple tasks while staying organized and efficient. You lead by example, fostering a positive team culture, and are always looking for ways to improve how things work.
THE JOB
- Receive, clean, and prepare flowers and greenery, ensuring all product is healthy and up to brand standards
- Hand-tie bouquets and arrange floral products following Callia’s recipes
- Ensure every product meets Callia’s high-quality standards, coaching the team when needed
- Work with the head office to ensure production stays on track and to manage escalations and resolutions to any issues
- Continuously improve processes to ensure each day runs smoothly and efficiently
- Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment
- Miscellaneous start-up support duties as needed
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Proven floral expert, with good knowledge of best practices and exposure to buying (3+ years of experience, 5+ preferred)
- Ability to be on your feet for 30+ hours per week, with solid experience in floral production and bouquet-building
- Demonstrated people-oriented leader who thrives on fostering growth in their team
- Process- and detail-oriented “perfectionist” with an intense focus on efficiency and quality
- Positive, dedicated and results-oriented attitude
- Demonstrates leadership qualities and can support or motivate teammates when needed
WHY JOIN CALLIA
Our small-but-mighty team is passionate about what we do, and about having fun while doing it. We’re proud to have been named one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for two consecutive years and we commit to living up to that every day. Come join us if you’re looking to…
- Build something really great! We push boundaries and fail fast. We have full autonomy, with complete accountability and no micro-managing. We're extremely high performers and we create amazing things that have never been done before. Learn from leaders that will coach you extensively so you grow your skills set quickly.
- Have (lots of) fun! We work really hard, but we also have a ton of fun. With a dynamic team we prioritize team bonding, collaboration, and having a great time while we do it.
- Get awesome perks! We’re proud to operate as People-first, with flexible hours, a competitive benefits package, a free Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, generous vacation time, company events, and more!
- Be part of a wonderful team! We are a group of close-knit individuals who love coming to work everyday and building something great together! We are diverse, dynamic, collaborative, supportive, and we always have each other’s backs!
LOCATION
This is an in-person warehouse role at our Mississauga location (L4X 2E2). Warehouse hours are Monday to Sunday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Overtime and weekends are required during 3 peak seasons each year.
BENEFITS:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
COMPENSATION
Full-Time
We're proud of our diverse team and are committed to maintaining an inclusive space where there's equal opportunity for everyone. We believe that our ultimate superpower lies in having a team of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, and talents, all coming together to build something great. We also know that you are more than your resume – even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply and let us know "why you" in your cover letter!
Pay: $19.00-$24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Experience:
- Floral: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
