Strategic Development Program (SDP) - HVAC

Emco Waterworks; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentors & training

Salary & benefits

Stable company values

Pension plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

EMCO Corporation’s Strategic Development Program (SDP) for HVAC is a full-time, entry-level rotation designed to build skills across warehouse logistics, operations, inside/outside sales, and project management.

You will receive mentoring, hands-on training, and support to develop a successful career within EMCO, with opportunities in sales, operations, and customer service as you progress.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education preferred.
• HVAC knowledge & experience preferred.
• Positive attitude and results oriented mindset.
• Work well in and support a team-based environment.
• Work well with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid Driver’s license with clean abstract.

Responsibilities

• Phase 1 – Warehouse Logistics: Learn the products we sell and how they move from the vendor to the customer.
• Phase 2 – Operations: Get involved in customer service, counter sales, order management, inventory and pricing controls.
• Phase 3 – Inside Sales/Project Management: Assist customers and manage large-scale projects.
• Phase 4 – Outside Sales/Account Management: Learn to find new business opportunities, sell products, and build relationships.
• Phase 5: Career path planning aligning training with business needs.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Team player

Education

Post-Secondary Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strategic Development Program (SDP) - HVAC

• Full-time

Independent Supply Company (ISC) is a premier Canadian wholesale supplier of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration products. As part of EMCO Corporation, ISC subscribes to strong core values that impact our decisions and actions on a daily basis. Our decentralized business model fosters an entrepreneurial atmosphere, where we are empowered to make decisions at the local level which makes Independent Supply an exciting place to work! We are interested in who you are, what you value and will invest in helping you grow both as an individual and as part of our team.

Are you looking to launch a career in business?

The Strategic Development Program (SDP) is a full-time entry level position, where you will learn hands‑on and receive the guidance, mentoring, and support you need to be successful in your career at EMCO. You need to be hard working, great with people and able to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Whether you see yourself in sales, management, operations or customer service, the Strategic Development Program will prepare you to create your ideal career. Successful graduates of the program have continued their careers with EMCO in various positions such as Senior Account Managers, Technical Sales Specialists, Purchasers, Operations Managers and more!

Responsibilities and Duties:

Phase 1 – Warehouse Logistics – Learn the products we sell and how they get from the vendor to the customer and understand the role 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 more…

Phase 3 – Inside Sales/Project Management – Go from helping customers with various customer 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 that can align with the needs of the business.

• Post-Secondary Education preferred
• HVAC knowledge & experience preferred
• Positive attitude and results oriented mindset
• Work well in and support a team‑based environment
• Work well with minimal supervision
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office applications
• Valid Driver’s license with clean abstract

What Emco Corporation Offers 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.