Posted 2 days ago
Manager in Training (MIT)
@ Dicks Lumber
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Dicks Lumber is hiring full-time Manager in Training candidates for a structured program that leads to a permanent branch management role. Trainees learn yard flow, inventory, sales, people leadership, and business strategy alongside the existing management team. Salary is $60,000 to $65,000 annually.
Pay:
$60,000–$65,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Learn yard flow, inventory control, and merchandising
- Work alongside management on scheduling and hiring
- Coach and lead union and non-union teams
- Manage the full sales cycle with contractors and builders
- Help build budgets and action plans
Requirements summary:
- Knowledge of lumber or construction industry
- Leadership and communication skills
- Strong organization and multitasking
- Comfort with the Microsoft suite
- Fluent spoken and written English
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Store, Warehouse, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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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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Manager in Training (MIT): Your Path to Branch Leadership
Ready to run the whole show?
Our Manager in Training program is built for people who want more than a job. They want to lead. You’ll work side by side with our management team and learn how every part of a branch runs: the yard, the store, sales, and the people who make it all work. When you complete the program, you’ll step into a permanent management role.
What you’ll learn
- Operations: Yard flow, inventory control, merchandising, safety leadership, and keeping the branch running smoothly every day.
- People leadership: Scheduling, hiring, coaching, and leading union and non-union teams, including real experience in labour relations.
- Sales and customers: The full sales cycle, from first quote to final delivery, and building lasting relationships with contractors, builders, and developers.
- Business strategy: Budgets, margins, market positioning, and action plans that grow sales and market share.
What you bring
- A hunger to learn, take feedback, and help others grow
- Knowledge of lumber, building materials, or the construction industry
- Leadership and communication skills that motivate a team and win over customers
- Strong organization and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
- Comfort with the Microsoft suite
- Fluent spoken and written English
Why join us?
You’ll get hands-on training with clear benchmarks, mentorship from experienced leaders, and a defined path to management. This is a program built around your success.
Salary: $60,000 to $65,000 annually.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, a company pension plan, and paid time off. Our program is designed to support employee well-being and provide long-term security.
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