Horticulture Trainer

GoMaterials; Montreal; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

GoMaterials is seeking a part-time Horticulture Trainer to deliver specialized training sessions for their Horticulture School program. The role involves guiding new team members through essential industry topics and providing mentorship. This position is remote, requiring approximately 40-50 hours over 2-3 weeks, with opportunities for annual sessions.

Benefits

Comprehensive course materials

Supportive work environment

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and mentoring new team members.
• Ability to deliver structured training confidently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured training sessions in an engaging manner.
• Administer and evaluate exams to assess trainee comprehension.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Teaching

Education

Background in horticulture

Job description

Job Title:

Horticulture Trainer – GoMaterials Horticulture School Coordinator

Location:

Remote

Commitment:

Part-time. Approximately 40–50 hours over 2–3 weeks.

About GoMaterials

GoMaterials is a leading wholesale plant and tree sourcing platform dedicated to streamlining the procurement process for landscapers across North America. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality plant materials efficiently and reliably, ensuring our clients can focus on creating beautiful landscapes.

Position Overview

We are seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Horticulture Trainer to deliver our specialized Horticulture School program to our team. This program covers essential industry topics, including:

• Plant naming conventions
• Sizing standards
• Packaging methods
• Plant forms and categories
• Quality grading
• Shipping procedures

The trainer will guide new team members through the curriculum, reinforce key concepts, administer assessments, and support hands-on learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structured training sessions in an engaging and practical manner
• Facilitate discussions and hands-on activities to reinforce learning
• Administer and evaluate exams to assess trainee comprehension
• Provide mentorship and support to trainees throughout the program

Qualifications

• Background in horticulture or green industry experience
• Passion for teaching and mentoring new team members
• Ability to deliver structured training confidently and engagingly
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Availability to work part-time during standard business hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
• Commitment of approximately 40–50 hours over 2–3 weeks, with an estimated 8–9 sessions annually

What We Offer

• Comprehensive course materials and curriculum
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to contribute to the professional growth of our operations team

Why Work at GoMaterials?

As one of Montreal’s fastest-growing startups, GoMaterials is revolutionizing the procurement process in the landscape construction industry! Our B2B marketplace optimizes how landscape contractors source plant and hardscape materials and has been recognized as one of Canada’s most innovative companies in 2018 by Innovations of the World. We also participated in the 2022 Lazaridis Scaleup Program cohort.

Since inception, we have helped landscapers save time, money, and stress, planting over 1.5 million plants and trees. Led by a young, eager team of entrepreneurs, GoMaterials is expanding across North America. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team!

Ready to apply?

If you believe you are a great fit for this position, apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!