Commercial Manager

ERCO Worldwide; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemical solutions provider in North Vancouver seeks a Commercial Manager. This role involves overseeing financial performance, leading commercial activities, and collaborating with various stakeholders including suppliers and customers. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting and 6-10 years of relevant experience, particularly in a manufacturing environment. The position offers a competitive compensation package and various employee perks.

Benefits

Company Paid Health and Dental Benefits

Wellness Spending Account

Tuition/Training Reimbursement

Company Pension Plan

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in Business Accounting and Commercial Management.
• Proven track record of 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial performance and reporting.
• Manage all Plant Accounting functions.
• Support the Plant Manager with critical decisions.

Skills

Business Accounting

Commercial Management

Community Outreach

Vendor Management

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting

Job description

Posted Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Commercial Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Travel: 5%-10%

Get To Know Us!

ERCO Worldwide’s century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Grounded in our commitment to sustainability, we serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, water treatment and more! It’s our goal to make everyone’s lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.

Our Vision (What we aspire to achieve)

To be the trusted partner for safe, innovative chemical solutions that improve everyday life and advance sustainability.

Our Mission (What we do and for whom)

We deliver sustainable, innovative chemical solutions driven by a steadfast commitment to safety, exceptional service, and continuous improvement, rooted in a culture of care that fosters lasting value for our people, customers, and the communities we serve.

Our Values (The beliefs, principles and practices that drive our organization)

Safety First - We prioritize safety, protecting our people, customers, communities and the environment.

Do the Right Thing - We are guided by honesty, integrity, and accountability which influence our decisions and actions on behalf of our stakeholders.

Together, We Thrive - We foster a respectful, open, and inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives, people grow together, and teams celebrate each other's successes.

Performance with Purpose - We achieve results by empowering employees and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring positive impact and long-term success.

ERCO Worldwide is looking for a Commercial Manager to join our North Vancouver team! The Commercial Manager sets the direction and oversees all activities related to Commercial activities (from strategy development through to implementation, execution and evaluation) while driving alignment with the corporate strategic direction and established systems and directives. Delivering on a broad range of responsibilities, the Commercial Manager must balance an ability to draw on well-established general management capabilities with a willingness to get directly involved in the operations (applying business/accounting skills) as required. Supports the Plant Manager in communications with the local community, corporate finance, suppliers, carriers and customers.

The Role:

• Report accurately on plant financial performance. Provide informative cost reports and special financial analysis to others internal and external to the plant for decision-making purposes.
• All Plant Accounting functions (including budgeting; capital accounting; accounts payable, month end, weekly and monthly reports).
• Make (or actively support) critical decisions that impact the local site (i.e., capital projects, team performance, production, maintenance planning, costing/budgeting etc.)
• Review financial metrics on a regular basis in order ensure production, cost, raw material quality, spare parts and inventory and product quality expectations are being met.
• Monitor relevant regulations to ensure compliance in areas such as ethical practices, human resources, employee safety, contractor safety, environment, GAPP, etc.
• Development and implementation of key people initiatives (i.e., training, talent development, skills planning, organization design, hiring/on-boarding, succession management etc.)

The Person:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting is required.
• 6-10 years of Business Accounting and Commercial Management, Budgeting/Cost Management, Community Outreach, Vendor Management, Dealing with Auditors, Customer Contacts experience.
• Proven track record of 5+ years’ business commercial experience in a manufacturing environment, coupled with team leadership experience.
• Strong analytical skills (i.e., financial data, auditing) to help in decision-making and judgments.
• Related experience in vendor/contractor negotiations is an asset.
• Experience in labor negotiations is required to work in specified sites.
• Ability to maintain a continuous focus on critical factors pertaining to effective operations (i.e., ethical practices, safety, Responsible Care, etc.).
• Financial abilities; including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Successful background in recruiting and developing teams.
• Occasional travel as the role requires.
• Procurement, Stores and Inventory management are assets.

The Value You Bring:

• Strong health and safety mindset
• Strong relationship builder – collaborative, team-builder
• Focused and results driven, transparent, and articulate
• Resilient – can adapt to changing environments/technology
• Proactive – takes initiative, creative, stays ahead of the curve, enthusiastic, inspirational

What you’ll love about us!

We take pride in providing our employees with a competitive compensation package to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. Here are some of the perks we offer:

• Company Paid Health and Dental Benefits
• Wellness Spending Account
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Tuition/Training Reimbursement
• Employee and Family Assistance ProgramPaid time off
• Company Pension Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Maternity/paternity/parental leave support

At ERCO we believe in continuous improvement, not just with our processes, but with our employees too! We have an excellent L&D department who create and facilitate training courses for our ERCO University platform on all topics for the development of our people. We also help cover and encourage employees to take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets!

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs. This job opening is for an existing vacancy!

Applicants are kindly requested not to call or visit our facilities regarding employment opportunities. All applications must be submitted online or via email. For further inquiries, please contact our HR team at [e-mail] or [e-mail].