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Wholesale Distribution, Building Materials, Construction, Plumbing & HVAC

Strategic Development Program Trainee - Business Analyst

Ottawa, ONOnsiteFull TimeJunior / Entry-levelCA$50,000–CA$50,000 /yrPosted 23 days ago

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Required skills

  • business process improvement
  • requirements definition
  • stakeholder alignment
  • acceptance criteria
  • UAT
  • measurable process outcomes
  • process mapping
  • business acumen
  • continuous learning
  • customer service

Nice to have

  • business
  • accounting
  • results oriented mindset
  • high standard of integrity
  • independent work
  • team setting

Role summary

Ottawa Waterworks is seeking a Strategic Development Program Trainee - Business Analyst to learn all aspects of their business through a phased program. This role involves hands-on experience in warehouse logistics, operations (customer service, inventory, pricing, credit management, contracts, financial statements), and ultimately applying training to improve business processes and efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have a business or accounting degree, a positive and results-oriented mindset, excellent customer service and communication skills, and a strong work ethic. This is a full-time, onsite position in Ottawa with a salary of $50,000 CAD per year.

As a Strategic Development Program Trainee - Business Analyst at Ottawa Waterworks, you will progress through a 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 Logistics

  •  Learn the products we sell, how they get from the vendor to the customer and understand all levels of sales support. You will be working in the yard and warehouse packing orders, serving customers, receiving and putting away inventory and general maintenance. 

Phase 2 - Operations 

  • Get involved in our customer service, inventory and pricing controls, credit management, customer visits, monitor lien and bond rights, review expenses, manage contracts and pricing structures, financial statements, social media postings and much more...

Phase 3 - In this phase, you can take all of your training and put it into practice. You will be working with a high performing team to help improve business processes and efficiencies.

  • College and/or University degree - business or accounting preferred.
  • Positive attitude and results oriented mindset
  • Desire to continuously learn and grow
  • Excellent customer service and organizational skills
  • Possess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity
  • 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
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software

Salary Range - $50,000

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.

With over 115 years of experience, EMCO Corporation is a leading national wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products to the construction industry. We provide quality and cutting-edge products that help support residential, commercial and infrastructure initiatives across Canada.

At EMCO Corporation WATERWORKS, we are committed to providing sustainable solutions to our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Our talented and passionate team members are the key to our success. We empower our team members to act like owners and make a difference within our business through striving for innovation and providing excellence in customer service.

We offer a fun, fast-paced and dynamic workplace. We work as a team, share core values, and support each other’s growth and development. As our teammate, you will have the opportunity to continually develop your skills through ongoing training, have the opportunity to be innovative and try new things, and work alongside passionate colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are a team of enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customers we serve.

Why Join Our Team?

EMCO Corporation is one of Canada’s largest integrated wholesale distributors of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products for the construction industry. We have endless opportunities for you to grow and develop in your career and a culture that prides itself in supporting you every step of the way!

In addition, we will offer 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
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