Strategic Development Program Trainee

BATHICA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bathica, a division of EMCO Corporation, is hiring a Strategic Development Program Trainee to grow across warehousing, sales, procurement, and leadership. The four‑phase program covers shipping, account management, and proactive sales while building customer and vendor relationships.

You will progress through Phase 1 to Phase 4, developing leadership competencies and contributing to strategic initiatives within a Canada-wide HVAC distribution network.

Qualifications

• College or University degree required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel required.
• Strong work ethic and high integrity.
• Positive attitude with results orientation.
• Customer service and organizational skills essential.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Complete a four‑phase development program spanning warehousing, sales, procurement, account management, and leadership.
• Phase 1 focuses on warehouse operations, shipping/receiving, and counter support.
• Phase 2 emphasizes customer relationships and vendor engagement.
• Phase 3 concentrates on proactive sales and business development.
• Phase 4 develops leadership, coaching, and strategic vision.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Integrity

Positive attitude

Desire to learn

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Organizational skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

College or University degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 50,000 - CAD 65,000 - yearly

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.

About Bathica

Bathica is a division of EMCO Corporation and serves as a master distributor supporting EMCO’s HVAC business across Canada. Our team works behind the scenes to help ensure EMCO locations have access to the HVAC equipment, parts, and products they need to serve local contractors all across Canada.

As part of EMCO Corporation, Bathica combines the stability and resources of a national organization with the practical, fast‑paced environment of a specialized distribution business. Our warehouse and operations teammates play an important role in receiving, handling, organizing, and shipping products accurately and safely.

At Bathica, every teammate contributes to the service and reliability that EMCO’s HVAC businesses and their customers depend on.

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

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.

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 four‑phased program to learn every aspect of our business from shipping and receiving, to sales, operations, purchasing, account management and everything in between.

Additional duties will include:

Phase 1 - Warehouse and Customer Service

A focus on warehousing procedures, shipping and receiving, and counter support for customer transactions.

Phase 2 – Customer Relationships and Procurement

A focus on customer problem solving, relationship building with customers and vendors, and providing world‑class service.

Phase 3 – Account Management and Proactive Sales

A focus on business development and sourcing sales, expanding the customer base of the business and creating strong customer partnerships.

Phase 4 – Leadership and Operations

A focus on developing leadership competencies, supporting the team through coaching and mentoring, and setting vision and strategy.

Qualifications

• College and/or University degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software - Excel is required.
• Possess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity
• Positive attitude and results oriented mindset
• Desire to continuously learn and grow
• Excellent customer service and organizational skill
• 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
• Experience with HVAC products (AC, heat pump, etc.) strongly preferred but not required.

Additional Information

Salary Range - $50,000 - $65,000

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.