Now Hiring: Cashiers — Jobs in Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo

Posted August 3, 2026

Are you organized? Obsessed with people and plants? Do you thrive where no two days are the same?  Perfect! 

We are looking to grow with two cashiers / sales associates for the fall and Christmas seasons.

About the Role:

At Royal City Nursery, we believe our amazing team is the backbone to our customer service and our business!

As part of our front-end sales team, you have previous cash and in-person customer service experience and want to join an established team.  You will be responsible for effectively and correctly performing cashier duties, assist with garden centre, boutique and seasonal sales, merchandising and overall cleanliness of the sales floor.

Core responsibilities:  

• Deliver exceptional customer service to all RCN customers in person, on the phone and electronically
• Managing and collecting payment for all cash and credit transactions through our POS system.
• Maintain and encourage accurate and confidential customer data
• Helping the customer to make an informed choice for their needs
• Loading and unloading of materials, product stocking and maintenance
• Opening and closing of the store, ensuring all registers are balanced, sales floor and common staff areas are clean/tidy and gates are locked appropriately
• Maintain a clean sales floor and back office working area
• Encourage and develop strong working team relationships through collaboration, physical assistance and idea development.

 

Skills:

• Ability to merchandise and cross merchandise products
• Maintain good communication with other departments
• Willingness to learn expertise in all aspects of the appropriate product line
• Ability to be creative and organized
• Able to safely operate and understand sales technology and equipment on hand
• Basic math skills, complemented with strong computer skills
• A positive attitude, demonstrating integrity, and capable of building exceptional relationships
• Take initiative, constantly contributes without being asked

 

Physical and Working Environment Requirements:

• Able to stand, walk, kneel, for extended periods on a variety of surfaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. consistently, perform repeated movements, kneeling, crouching etc.
• Ability to comfortably work on a ladder or step stool.
• Comfortable working in greenhouses, and other seasonal environments.

 

Employment Type, Availability and Remuneration:

• Wage: $18 to $19 per hour
• One full time and up to two part-time contract positions are available
• Must be able to work some evening and weekend shifts on a weekly basis
• 2+ seasons cashier experience
• 2+ years customer service experience
• Language: English (written and oral)
• Availability to work before and after regular hours and during all hours of operation (which will include evening and weekends)
• Full-time availability: up to 6 days per week
• Part Time Availability: 2 to 3 shifts during the week and minimum 1 shift on the weekend
• Flexibility to accommodate scheduling changes
• Transportation plan (Royal City Nursery is not on a bus route)

 

Royal City Nursery is a dynamic third-generation business, with an open, inclusive employee culture. Our atmosphere is high paced, physically active. Let’s grow something amazing together!

 

Ready to Join the Team?

If you’re excited to join a department that thrives on creativity, teamwork, and excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

 

How to apply

Email hiring@royalcitynursery.com Or bring your resume and cover letter in person during our hours of operation at

Royal City Nursery

6838 Wellington Road 124

Guelph 519-824-4998

This post is for current openings. We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), Royal City Nursery will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability – related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  Our HR Team is responsible for screening applicants.