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Junior Lumber Trader
@ Riverside Forest Products Inc.
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Riverside Forest Products Inc. is hiring a full-time Junior Lumber Trader in Surrey, BC, with no prior experience required and paid hands-on mentorship. The role involves tracking lumber markets, cold calling yards and contractors, and negotiating shipment prices and logistics. The posting states a salary of $55,000 plus a performance bonus, plus dental, extended health and vision benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Track lumber commodity prices and market trends
- Cold call yards, contractors and manufacturers to grow accounts
- Negotiate pricing, terms and volume for shipments
- Resolve shipping delays with mills and freight brokers
Requirements summary:
- No previous industry or sales experience required
- Competitive or athletic background preferred
- Business, finance, forestry or related degree is an asset
- Strong phone presence and persuasive communication
- Sharp mental math for margins and freight costs
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- 2026-11-14
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- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Sales |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Business, Finance, Forestry, Supply Chain, Economics |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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Riverside Forest Products Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Job Title: Junior Lumber Trader
Location: Surrey, BC
Employment Type: Full-time
About Us
Riverside Forest Products Inc. is a fast-paced forest products trading and distribution company committed to delivering high-quality lumber across North America. Our trading floor operates with the intensity, discipline, and strategy of a high-performance team.
Position Overview
We are seeking ambitious, competitive, and high-energy Junior Lumber Traders to join our team. No previous experience is required—we provide comprehensive, hands-on mentorship to teach you softwood and hardwood lumber markets, freight logistics, and client negotiation from the ground up.
This role is ideally suited for recent graduates eager to build a lucrative career in commercial commodity trading, as well as former collegiate or competitive athletes. The daily rhythm of cold calling, navigating volatile markets, and closing deals requires the exact grit, resilience, coachability, and goal-oriented mindset built on the field and in competitive sports.
Key Responsibilities
- Market Analysis & Execution: Track lumber commodity trends, pricing shifts, and supply/demand dynamics to capitalize on buying and selling windows.
- Account Development & Cold Calling: Actively prospect retail lumber yards, contractors, and manufacturers to build and expand your trading book.
- Negotiation & Trade Management: Negotiate pricing, terms, and volume for lumber shipments across truck, rail, and intermodal routes.
- Logistics & Problem Solving: Work with mills, dispatchers, and freight brokers to resolve shipping delays and ensure on-time delivery.
- Client Relationships: Build long-term trust with buyers and suppliers, providing constant market intelligence and responsive customer service.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: No previous industry or sales experience required. We will fully train the right individual.
- Background & Attributes:
- Competitive/Athletic Background preferred: Experience playing collegiate, junior, or high-level competitive sports is strongly desired (we value grit, coachability, teamwork, and a desire to win).
- Recent Graduates: Degree in Business, Finance, Forestry, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field is an asset, but driven grads from any discipline are encouraged to apply.
- Skills:
- High resilience and composure under pressure.
- Strong phone presence and persuasive communication.
- Sharp mental math and comfort calculating margins and freight costs quickly.
- Goal-driven mindset with high emotional intelligence and coachability.
What We Offer
- Competitive Package: $55,000 plus performance bonus.
- Paid Hands-on Mentorship: Direct coaching from top-producing traders to get you performing quickly.
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Clear Career Progression: Structured roadmap to transition into a full Senior Trader running a high-volume book.
How to Apply
Send your resume and a brief note describing your competitive background to [email protected]with the subject line "Junior Lumber Trader - [Your Name]".
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