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Strategic Development Program Trainee

@ EMCO Corporation

Airdrie, Alberta

On-siteFull-time
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Overview

EMCO Corporation is hiring a Strategic Development Program Trainee for a full-time, five-phase program that rotates through warehouse logistics, operations, inside sales and project management, outside sales and account management, then a chosen career path. The role requires a college or university degree and offers mentorship, on-the-job training, competitive salary, profit sharing, pension contributions and flex time.

Responsibilities:

  • Rotate through five phases of training across the business
  • Learn warehouse logistics, shipping and receiving, and product flow
  • Support customer service, order management and pricing controls
  • Manage large-scale projects and build customer and vendor relationships
  • Find new business opportunities and negotiate contracts

Requirements summary:

  • College or university degree
  • Positive, results-oriented mindset
  • Strong customer service and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2025-12-30
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentBusiness development
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Warehouse, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyWomen, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities
EducationBachelor’s degree (required), College diploma (required)
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Performance bonus, Paid training

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Job description

Company Description

With over 115 years of experience, EMCO Corporation is a leading national wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products to the construction industry. We provide quality and cutting-edge products that help support residential, commercial and infrastructure initiatives across Canada.

At EMCO Corporation, we are committed to providing sustainable solutions to our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Our talented and passionate team members are the key to our success. We empower our team members to act like owners and make a difference within our business through striving for innovation and providing excellence in customer service.

We offer a fun, fast-paced and dynamic workplace. We work as a team, share core values, and support each other’s growth and development. As our teammate, you will have the opportunity to continually develop your skills through ongoing training, have the opportunity to be innovative and try new things, and work alongside passionate colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are a team of enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customers we serve.

Job Description

As a Strategic Development Program Trainee, you will progress through a 5 phased program to learn every aspect of our business from shipping and receiving, to sales, operations, purchasing, account management and everything in between.

Additional duties will include:

Phase 1 -Warehouse Logistics

  • Learn the products we sell, how they get from the vendor to the customer and understand all levels of sales support.

Phase 2 - Operations

  • Get involved in our customer service, counter sales, order management, inventory and pricing controls, credit management, financial statements, and much more…

Phase 3 - Inside Sales/Project Management

  • Go from helping customers with various product and service issues to managing large-scale projects.

Phase 4 - Outside Sales/Account Management

  • Learn how to find new business opportunities, sell our products, negotiate contracts, and build customer and vendor relationships.

Phase 5 - In this phase, you can take all of your training and determine your ideal career path.

Qualifications

  • College and/or University degree
  • Positive attitude and results oriented mindset
  • Desire to continuously learn and grow
  • Excellent customer service and organizational skills
  • Possess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity
  • Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, vendors, and teammates
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software

Additional Information

Why Join Our Team?

EMCO Corporation is one of Canada’s largest integrated wholesale distributors of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products for the construction industry. We have endless opportunities for you to grow and develop in your career and a culture that prides itself in supporting you every step of the way!

In addition, we will offer you:

  • Great mentors and on-the-job training
  • Growth potential with competitive salary, benefits, and profit sharing
  • A career with a solid, stable company with strong core values
  • Participation in our pension plan with employer contributions
  • Work-life balance and flex time

EMCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a discrimination, harassment, and barrier free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. EMCO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome applications from all minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, neurodiversity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

EMCO uses third-party artificial intelligence to assess resumes to facilitate the review of candidates. For further information, please contact 226-268-7589.

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