Technical Sales Representative/Engineer - Shotcrete Tunnel & Mining (Ontario)

Sika; Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic sales team in Ontario with a leading company in specialty chemicals. This role offers a chance to thrive in technical sales within the Mining division, focusing on innovative solutions for shotcrete and tunneling. You will engage with mining companies and engineers, providing technical support and marketing products while enjoying a supportive work environment. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to employee development, this position is perfect for those eager to make a significant impact in a collaborative team. Embrace the challenge and be part of a winning team that values your contributions!

Benefits

Group benefits

Employer-matched pension plan

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Extra week off during Christmas and New Year

Fun company events

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant mining experience is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and/or French.

Responsibilities

• Market products to engineering communities and contractors.
• Provide on-site technical support and conduct seminars.
• Perform field testing and report results.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Self-starter

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Mining Engineering Degree

Geotechnical Engineering Degree

Job description

Sika Canada's sales team in Ontario is looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented individual who is interested in pursuing a career in technical sales for the Mining division.

This position, offering you the opportunity to take up many challenges, to surpass yourself and to be part of a winning team, will cover the Timmins area.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to be a part of a strong, evolving team.
• Being part of a large, growing, safety-minded organization gives you a chance to grow with us - there are plenty of opportunities for growth both nationally and internationally with Sika.
• Training and development offerings to support career growth.
• An organization devoted to new ideas and input from our employees.
• Group benefits and employer-matched pension plan programs.
• $1,000 Employee referral program, employee recognition programs, tuition reimbursement program and fun company events.
• Paid time off and additional week off during Christmas and New Year!

POSITION OVERVIEW

Technical Sales Representatives/Engineers will be responsible for the sales and marketing of our full line of mining products and equipment for the Shotcrete, Tunneling and Mining Business Unit. The employee should represent the best interests of Sika when dealing with mining companies, consulting engineers, and contractors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Market our full line of products in the BU to the engineering communities for the purpose of developing specifications, to contractors, as well as distributors.
• Provide on-site technical support on projects for our line of products.
• Perform sales activities in a designated territory to increase market share and drive top-line sales performance.
• Recommend sales forecasts, discount targets, and budgeted expenditures.
• Visit shotcrete crews providing the following service: monitoring material performance, training, providing suggestions on dust and rebound levels reduction, explaining proper equipment maintenance and operating procedures.
• Participate and complete RFQs/tenders when specifying our products.
• Conduct “lunch and learns” and other seminars or presentations for distributors, contractors, and engineering companies.
• Assist technical staff with any on-site problems and respond to specific customer complaints.
• Perform field testing and complete detailed results reporting.
• Participate in trade shows and take an active role in industry associations.

Your expertise - Our strength

• Civil, Mining, or Geotechnical Engineering Degree or Equivalent Experience
• 2-3 years of relevant mining experience
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English and/or French, region-dependent)
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Highly analytical
• Self-starter and ability to work unsupervised

WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• All safety training including WHMIS, confined space, working at heights is an asset.
• Knowledge and training to physically apply shotcrete with associated equipment.
• Ability to lift up to or exceeding 20KG.
• Uniform provided and follow industry standards for PPE relating to mine site or construction site.
• Much time spent underground in varying temperatures.
• Required to travel and spend time in remote areas.

Vehicle/ Driver’s License Requirements:

• Company vehicle provided.
• Must have valid driver’s license and comply with Sika Fleet Safety Policy requirements.
• Technical Sales Representatives have responsibility for prudent care and protection of company assets.

Going Beyond. Together.

• Join the family of Sika AG, with over 33,200 employees and companies set up in over 100 countries, which provide ample opportunities to grow.
• Many of our employees describe their working relationships at Sika as friendly, personable, and sincere. We call this the "Sika Spirit".
• For such a large company, we have a surprisingly flat hierarchy with direct decision-making processes and decentralized organizational units.
• We firmly believe that the diversity of our workforce is a key contributing factor to our success story.

Sika is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

Sika Canada discloses that we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. However, we want to emphasize that AI does not make final decisions or eliminate candidates from consideration. Our dedicated hiring managers and recruiters carefully review all applications to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation process. This approach combines the efficiency of AI with the expertise and judgment of our experienced hiring team, allowing us to identify the best candidates while maintaining a human-centered hiring process.

About Sika

Sika Canada, a subsidiary of the Sika Group, is a leader in the development and manufacture of specialty chemicals. In the field of construction, the company operates in markets such as concrete repair, maintenance, and protection, building finishing, shotcrete, tunnelling & mining, roofing, concrete admixtures, and flooring. It also serves the manufacturing industry (automotive, transportation equipment, etc.) with bonding and sealing, assembly and damping solutions specifically developed for these markets.

Sika Canada has operations in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia and employs more than 650 people in Canada. The company is ISO 9001 - 14001 certified and a member of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).