Emco Corporation: Plumbing, HVAC, Waterworks, Industrial, Irrigation, Fire Protection

Strategic Development Program Trainee

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 17, 2026
1 position

$43,000–$48,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Trainees will rotate through multiple business phases including warehousing, customer service, procurement, and outside account management. The goal is to learn every aspect of the wholesale distribution business from operations to business development.

Job details

Company Description About EMCO Corporation EMCO Corporation is one of Canada's leading construction wholesale distribution businesses, serving contractors and partners across the country. Backed by more than 115 years of experience, we combine the strength and stability of a national organization with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a growing business. Our purpose is to help build stronger communities by delivering the products, expertise, and service that support critical systems in residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects across Canada. What makes EMCO Corporation different is our people and culture. Our teammates are empowered to make decisions, develop customer relationships, drive growth, and shape the future of their business. We provide the tools, support, and mentorship needed to succeed, while encouraging initiative, accountability, and innovation. Our culture is built on four core values: Fairness & Caring Trust & Respect Generous Listening Straight Talk Diversity, Inclusion & Opportunity EMCO Corporation is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every teammate can succeed. We believe that diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas make us a stronger organization and better partner to our customers. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, and individuals from all backgrounds. We are particularly committed to increasing representation of women in leadership and throughout the construction wholesale industry by creating an environment where talent, performance, and potential drive opportunity. Why Join EMCO Corporation? Learn from experienced leaders and mentors! Participate in industry-leading training and development programs. Competitive salary, benefits, pension, and profit-sharing programs Long-term career growth with one of Canada's most respected organizations Team-oriented culture that supports work-life balance. Job Description As a Strategic Development Program Trainee, you will progress through a multi phased program to learn every aspect of our business from shipping and receiving, to sales, operations, purchasing, account management and everything in between. Specific phases will include (but not limited to): Warehouse A focus on warehousing procedures, shipping and receiving. Customer Service and Proactive Sales A focus on customer problem solving, relationship building with customers and vendors, and providing world class service through our trade counter. Inside Account Management and Procurement Much like the previous phase there will be a focus on customer service but now with the added element of mastering project management and understanding procurement. Outside Account Management A focus on business development and sourcing sales, expanding the customer base of the business and creating strong customer partnerships. Qualifications College and/or University degree Bilingual in both French and English Proficient in Microsoft Office software and AI capabilities as it pertains to the wholesale industry 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 Additional Information Salary Range - $43,000 to $48,000 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. Compensation: CAD 43000 - CAD 48000 - yearly

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a college or university degree and be bilingual in French and English. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AI tools, along with a results-oriented mindset, is required.