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. Join a fast-growing startup in the landscape construction industry and help shape the future of horticulture training.

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 and engagingly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured training sessions in an engaging manner.
• Facilitate discussions and hands-on activities.
• Administer and evaluate prepared exams.

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 encompasses 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, reinforcing key concepts, administering prepared assessments, and supporting hands-on learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

*We will be providing you with all relevant course material*

• Deliver structured training sessions in an engaging and practical manner

• Facilitate discussions and hands-on activities to reinforce learning

• Administer and evaluate prepared 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

• Must be available to work part-time during standard business hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) to align with our employees' schedules.

• The role entails approximately 40–50 hours of training over a 2–3 week period, with an estimated commitment of 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 allowed us to be named one of Canada’s most innovative companies in 2018 by Innovations of the World and to be one of 11 companies included in the 2022 Lazaridis Scaleup Program cohort .

Since inception, we have helped landscapers save time, money, and stress and plant over 1.5 million plants and trees. Led by a young and eager group of entrepreneurs, GoMaterials is aggressively expanding across North America. We are therefore looking for amazing people to add to our team!

Ready to apply?

If you think you would be a great fit for this position, apply now. We are excited to hear from you!