Projects Supervisor, West

Wolseley Inc; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-focused workplace

Core benefits from day 1

RRSP and pension with employer match

Paid vacation and sick time

Annual bonus opportunities

Employee discounts on products

Education reimbursement and career dev

Referral programs and recognition

Job summary

Wolseley Canada is seeking a Regional Projects Supervisor to oversee the Projects department, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to policies. You will coordinate with customers and local branches on large project requirements, build project plans, and manage progress from start to finish.

We value detail-oriented, analytical professionals who communicate effectively and lead a collaborative team. Wolseley offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle complex or ambiguous information.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Highly organized and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of the Projects department.
• Assess, manage and delegate all incoming project requests.
• Manage and delegate project management responsibilities.
• Coordinate with customers and local branches for large projects.
• Create an initial project management plan including SPA's and resources.
• Ensure project integrity through all processing levels.
• Oversee PO negotiations with quotes >100K.
• Resolve escalated customer/vendor issues with escalation to Manager as needed.
• Enforce best practices and current protocols affecting project management.
• Communicate and enforce all project process changes.
• Assist and back up team members as required.
• Observe and adjust workflow; train on processes/SOPs.
• Train and enforce standard operating procedures.
• Lead and empower local team; promote teamwork.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Organized

Job description

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be? Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard. Join the Pros!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Safety-focused and inclusive workplace culture
• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the "Core" package starting day 1
• Competitive retirement savings program including RRSP and Defined Contribution pension plan with employer matching up to 5.25%
• Day 1 Paid vacation, sick time, and paid birthday off
• Annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities
• Employee discounts on leading plumbing, HVAC/R, and industrial products
• Education reimbursement and ongoing career development opportunities
• Employee referral programs and recognition initiatives

The Regional Projects Supervisor will be responsible for managing the projects' function and processes to ensure timely and consistency with policies, procedures and requirements for all projects.

What you will do:

• Oversees the operation of the Projects department.
• Assessing, managing and delegating all incoming projects requests.
• Managing and delegating project management responsibilities
• Organize team network with customers/local branch for the processing of large project management requirements
• Organize & set up an initial project management plan - SPA's, delivery, resources to be used etc. so it can be processed by the assigned Projects team member.
• Oversee to make sure the project remains intact at all levels of processing
• Oversee purchase order negotiations with generated re-quotes >100K.
• Assess and resolve escalated customer/vendor issues and/or escalated to Manager as required
• Enforce best practices and current protocols as required affecting project management
• Communicate and enforce all changes as required affecting project processes.
• Assist / back‑up team members as required.
• Observe & adjust workflow to include new resources and provide insight to train current processes/SOPs.
• Training and enforcement of the standard operational procedures
• Lead, empower and provide the local team with all the resources and support required for them to excel professionally and personally – promote and upkeep a team effort.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required

What you will bring:

• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy.
• Possess the ability to deal with situations where information is difficult to obtain, complex or ambiguous.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated success working in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated initiative with the ability to work in a collaborative team-based environment.
• Highly organized in prioritizing work and multi‑tasking.

Our Commitment to You

Wolseley Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process with accommodation available on request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Please note: Wolseley uses AI-assisted tools to support applicant screening. Where a salary range is posted, the total compensation range posted for this role represents the total compensation opportunity, which may include base wage, bonuses, commissions, and/or other monetary components, if applicable. Placement in the range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, candidate experience, skills and qualifications relevant to the role. Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status and contract length. Full‑time permanent positions are eligible for the full benefits package. Fixed‑term contract positions may be eligible for health and dental benefits depending on the terms of the position. Short‑term contract positions are not eligible for company‑sponsored benefits. This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

Wolseley Canada is a market leader in the wholesale distribution of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, waterworks, fire protection, pipes, valves and fittings and industrial products. With its head office in Burlington, Ontario, the company has approximately 2,500 employees and more than 220 locations coast to coast. Wolseley's team of sales and service specialists, an industry-leading e‑business platform, Wolseley Express, and relationships with the best vendors and brands in the business, make Wolseley the professional's choice across the country. Wolseley Canada's parent company, Ferguson Enterprises Inc (NYSE: FERG; LSE: FERG), is the largest value-added distributor serving the specialized professional in the residential and non-residential North American construction market. Headquartered in Newport News, Va., Ferguson has approximately 35,000 associates in nearly 1,800 locations.