Floral Designer (On-Call)

[Summary]
Queensberry Flower Company Inc. is looking for an on-call floral designer to work at our Yaletown Design Studio during the month of February & March and also during the busy summer/fall wedding season and floral holidays (Valentine's Day and Mother's Day).

We are looking for a positive, hard working and outgoing professional with a minimum of 1 year experience working at a retail florist to join our team! This is an on-call position with the potential to become a part-time or full-time position. This will be a great position for those looking for part-time work that will allow you to put your creativity and skills to work!

[Key Responsibilities]
- Create beautiful floral designs while adhering to Queensberry's design policy and create the floral products that exceed client's expectations.
- Conduct consultations with the wedding and corporate clients in a professional and knowledgeable manner.
- Plan and execute wedding floral design in all aspect of the floral products.
- Respond to email and telephone inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Build a strong rapport with clients and other businesses.
- Promote our services to a wide range of potential clients.
- All other duties as assigned.
*Details of duties will be discussed at the interview.

[Preferred Knowledge and Experience]
- Minimum 1 year of working experience at a retail florist
- Excellent knowledge of wedding and event floral design
- Able to assist clients and provide consultation for wedding florals
- Great customer service skills
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Current driver's licence
- Long-term work permit (Working Holiday Visa not accepted)

[Work Hours]
- Approx. 20 - 25 hours/week in Feb & Mar 2015.
- Weekends (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) during the wedding season - June, July, August and - - September for 5 - 8 hours/day between 9AM - 6PM.
- During the busy floral holidays including Valentine's Day and Mother's Day (4-5 days, 5-8 hours a day).
* Detailed work hours will be discussed during the interview.

If you are interested, please send us your resume, your floral portfolio and a cover letter describing why you want to work at Queensberry (any format is okay).

[Wage]
$14 - $16/hour depending on skill level and experience

Due to a high volume of applicants, please note that only those considered for an interview will be contacted.