Posted 4 months ago
Lumber Yard Manager
@ Dicks Lumber
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
Dick's Lumber is hiring a Yard & Warehouse Manager to lead daily operations at its busy Burnaby location. The role supervises a unionized workforce, manages inventory and safety, and requires at least 3 years of lumber industry experience. Full-time pay is $70,000–$80,000 plus an annual incentive.
Responsibilities:
- Lead daily operations of the lumber yard and warehouse
- Supervise, coach and develop a unionized workforce
- Maintain inventory accuracy through stock counts and inventory control
- Champion workplace safety as management representative on the JHSC
- Manage union grievances and collective agreement compliance
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 3 years of lumber industry experience
- Experience managing unionized employees preferred
- Leadership experience in yard, warehouse or distribution
- Strong leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to safety and operational excellence
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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Dicks Lumber
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Much More Than Just a Lumberyard It's Where the Builders Buy! "Serving Alberta & British Columbia"
Full company description
Dick's Lumber has been providing Lumber and Building Materials to its customers throughout British Columbia and the world. We’re committed to high quality products and service to support Residential & Commercial Construction, Industrial Applications, Property Management and much more. More than just Lumber, we have everything you need to get it done right. If it’s not in stock, a Dick’s Lumber Sales Professional can special order whatever your project requires.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,970
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 236
- Reported office locations
- 2580 Gilmore Ave, Burnaby, BC V5C 4T5, CA
- 160 Hanes Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7P 2L8, CA
- 12433 80th Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 3A4, CA
- 19550 92 Ave, Surrey, British Columbia V4N 4G7, CA
- 3005 Ogden Rd SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 4N5, CA
- 3111 76 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6P 1T4, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Building Material
- Service Industry
- Other recorded names
- Dick's Lumber & Building Supplies
- Dick's Lumber
- Specialties
- Lumber
- Building Supplies
- Teamwork
- Diversity
- Sales
- Management
- Relationship
- Customer Service
- and Product Knowledge
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Dick's Lumber has been providing Lumber and Building Materials to its customers throughout British Columbia and the world. We’re committed to high quality products and service to support Residential & Commercial Construction, Industrial Applications, Property Management and much more. More than just Lumber, we have everything you need to get it done right. If it’s not in stock, a Dick’s Lumber Sales Professional…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wholesale Building Materials |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Burnaby, BC |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1964 |
| Specialties | LumberBuilding SuppliesTeamworkDiversitySalesManagement RelationshipCustomer Serviceand Product Knowledge |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
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Lead One of the Region's Busiest Lumber Operations
Dick's Lumber has been serving Western Canada's construction industry for over 60 years, providing professional builders and contractors with quality building materials and exceptional service. We're looking for an experienced Yard & Warehouse Manager to lead the daily operations of our busy Burnaby location.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building strong teams, maintaining safe operations, and delivering outstanding customer service.
What You'll Do
- Lead the daily operations of the lumber yard and warehouse.
- Supervise, coach, and develop a unionized workforce.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through regular stock counts and inventory control.
- Foster collaboration between yard and store teams to ensure exceptional customer service.
- Champion workplace safety and serve as the Management Representative on the Joint Health & Safety Committee.
- Manage union grievances and ensure compliance with the collective agreement.
- Ensure operational documentation is completed accurately and on time.
What You'll Bring
- Minimum 3 years of lumber industry experience, is a requirement.
- Experience managing unionized employees is preferred.
- Leadership experience in a yard, warehouse, or distribution environment.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to safety and operational excellence.
Working Conditions
- Majority of the workday is spent outside in the yard.
- Exposure to outdoor weather, dust, and dirt.
- Safety boots are required.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of $70,000–$80,000 based on experience, plus annual incentive.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- A stable, respected company with over 60 years of industry leadership.
- The opportunity to make a real impact leading one of our busiest operations.
If you're a motivated leader with lumber industry experience and a passion for operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
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