Future Leaders Program – Management Trainee

EMCO Corporation; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Job summary

EMCO Corporation, a century-old Canadian wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products, invites new graduates to join the Management Development Program. You’ll rotate through four phases—from warehouse operations to account management and leadership—gaining hands-on experience, mentorship, and profit sharing, with relocation support across Canada.

Upon completion, you’ll lead a Profit Centre location, grow sales and profitability, hire and coach teams, and shape

Qualifications

• Recent university or college graduates (all disciplines welcome).
• Positive attitude, results-driven mindset, and a desire to learn.
• Strong leadership, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and the ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with customers, vendors, and teammates.
• Interest in sales and business development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through a four-phase program covering supply chain, operations, sales, leadership, and strategy.
• Own projects, manage accounts, and build customer relationships.
• Learn to read blueprints and develop material quotes.
• Negotiate contracts and grow key accounts.
• Transition from trainee to business leader.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Sales interest

Education

Recent university or college graduates (all disciplines welcome)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Full-time
• Compensation: CAD 52,500 - CAD 52,500 - yearly

Company Description

Come to Learn. Stay to lead.

Launch Your Career. Learn the Business. Lead Your Own Team.

Step into your leadership journey by shaping the future of EMCO Corporation through bold leadership, strategic vision, and meaningful impact. Collaborate with world-class leaders, drive innovation, and unlock new opportunities to leave a lasting impact.

With 120 years of experience, EMCO Corporation is one of Canada’s largest wholesale distributors, providing essential plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products to the construction industry. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and sustainable solutions to support residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects across the country.

About the Program

If you’re a new grad who wants more than a desk job — someone excited by supply chain, sales, business development, and entrepreneurship — this is your chance to build a real career from the ground up.

Our Management Development Program is a hands-on, accelerated path that teaches you how to run a business end to end. You’ll gain practical experience, strong mentorship, competitive compensation, full benefits, and profit sharing — all while preparing to lead your own operation.

Relocation:

Please note that successful candidates to this position will be required to relocate within Canada to complete their training. Relocation assistance will be provided. We have opportunities available across the country!

Our culture is built on four core values:

• Fairness & Caring
• Trust & Respect
• Straight Talk

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.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

As a Management Trainee, you’ll rotate through a structured, four-phase program designed to give you full visibility into how a successful business operates — from supply chain and operations to sales, leadership, and strategy.

You won’t just observe — you’ll own projects, manage accounts, build customer relationships, and make real business decisions, all with the guidance of experienced leaders across the country.

The Program: Learn the Business From the Inside Out

Phase 1: Warehouse and Customer Service (12 Months)

Get hands‑on with the backbone of the business.

• Shipping, receiving, and inventory management
• Product knowledge and vendor coordination
• Customer service and counter sales
• Pricing, credit, financial statements, and logistics
• Learn how products move from supplier to customer

Phase 2: Customer Relationships & Procurement (12 Months)

Step into problem‑solving and project support.

• Build strong customer and vendor relationships
• Manage larger projects and complex orders
• Read blueprints and develop material quotes
• Deliver high‑impact, solutions‑focused service

Phase 3: Account Management and Proactive Sales (15–18 Months)

• Identify and win new business opportunities
• Negotiate contracts and grow key accounts
• Expand market presence and customer partnerships
• Learn proactive, strategic selling at a high level

Phase 4: Leadership & Operations (3 Months)

Prepare to run the show.

• Lead and mentor a team
• Set strategy, vision, and performance goals
• Manage operations, profitability, and people
• Transition from trainee to business leader

After completing the program, you’ll be ready to step into aProfit Centre Managerrole — running your own location like a business owner.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Growing sales, profitability, and market share
• Hiring, training, coaching, and leading a high‑performing team
• Analyzing financials and making strategic decisions
• Managing inventory, assets, marketing plans, and purchasing
• Building strong community and customer relationships
• Ensuring exceptional service, safety, and operational excellence

Qualifications

Who You Are:

We’re looking for passionate individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and make an impact. Here’s what we’re seeking:

• Recent university or college graduates (all disciplines welcome)
• Positive attitude, results‑driven mindset, and a desire to learn
• Strong leadership, customer service, and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and the ability to work both independently and within a team
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with customers, vendors, and teammates
• Interest in sales and business development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license

Additional Information

Salary Range - $52,500 + Profit Sharing

What Makes our Program Unique

• Dynamic and Supportive Culture:We work as a team, and we have each other’s backs. You’ll join a passionate, diverse group of individuals who share a common goal: to be the best at what we do.
• Nationwide Opportunities:The program may require relocation within Canada, but don’t worry – we offer relocation assistance to help you along the way! With opportunities across the country, your career with EMCO could take you anywhere.
• Make a Real Difference:Influence the business growth with the autonomy to challenge and be creative while collaborating directly with leadership.
• Start Date:October- December 2026
• Duration:36 – 48 Months
• Location:
• Ontario:Brantford, Waterloo, Hamilton, Ottawa, London, Niagara, St. Catharines, Barrie, North Bay, Sudbury
• Prince Edward Island: Charlottetown
• Newfoundland and Labrador: St. John's
• This posting refers to an actual vacancy

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.