The most amazing people in our industry work HERE and now YOU can too!
“Cake Day is Awesome”!
“Trail is an all-around great environment to work in. Having nice people to work with makes it easier to come to work every day”.
“Trail feels like more than just a workplace – it’s a team where everyone genuinely supports one another. With a relaxed atmosphere, leadership that values and rewards hard work, and a real focus on work-life balance and respect, it’s a place where you can feel at ease and appreciated showing up everyday”
“A fun and rewarding place to develop a career”
“Management places a huge amount of trust in me. I feel empowered and encouraged by them to take risks, go against the grain, and grow my role and responsibilities.”
“Management empowers me to make decisions and take risks. As a buyer, this makes a huge difference in my day-to-day.”
“They do not micromanage. I am given the flexibility to do my job without tons of red tape.”
“Management understands the value of investing in us.”
“Great Leadership team who doesn’t micromanage and gives you the autonomy to grow”
“Shortly after I started with Trail, my previous employer tried to entice me to come back. I went with my gut, declined and haven’t looked back. It’s been a great 8.5 years and counting with Trail”!
“Working at Trail is more than an amazing experience, it’s a whole vibe!
A top tier company with a best-in-class leadership team and the most talented employees in the industry; this is where you want to be”!
Our Recruitment Team at Trail is Currently Looking to Hire the Following:
Contract Sales Representative
You’re a Sales Professional with experience in the home and commercial building industry and you have the proven ability to:
- Service existing accounts, obtains orders and establish new accounts calling on existing or potential sales opportunities and other trade factors
- Estimate/quote prices, warranties, delivery dates and prepare sales proposals, process orders and make delivery arrangements
- Confidently build and maintain business relationships
- Mitigate customer issues, concerns and provide solutions to management to improve processes or customer service based on concerns expressed by customer
- Enhance sales team accomplishments and competence by supporting solutions; answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members; mentor team members
- Resolve customer concerns by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports and making recommendations to management
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
- Engage with customers to learn what products and services they need so we can provide improved service and product lines to the customer. Meet with manufacturer’s and supplier’s sales representatives to discuss and keep current on product lines
- Have a minimum 5 years of selling experience
- Are able to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings, as well as engineered wall, floor and roof truss layouts
- Knowledge of building supply industry
- Have excellent spoken and written communication skills and are able to confidently and effectively present proposals to customers, trades and designers.
- Work well under pressure and mitigate unexpected situations calmly and effectively
- Current class 5 drivers license and personal vehicle (will require to do site visits). Don’t worry, we know the price of gas is outrageous – we pay mileage for work specific travel!
- Intermediate computer skills
For more information on this or other career opportunities or to send resume, please email darcier@darciertrailgroup.com
Lumber Yard Material Handler
You’re a motivated and dedicated individual with experience working in a lumber yard. You prioritize safety, enjoy being part of a team and interacting with customers. As well, you can check off the requirements we have listed below:
- Yard maintenance/cleanliness
- Sweeping/picking up yard waste
- Stacking and banding lumber
- Physically fit and able to lift 50+ lbs safely
- Assist customers in loading product safely and efficiently
- Ensure load matches sales order with detail and accuracy
- Check invoices and verify correct product is provided
- Assist with daily upkeep including re-stacking lifts, culling lumber/organizing
- Help to maintain a clean and safe work space for other team members and customers
- Operate rough terrain forklift
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or, equivalent
- Competent knowledge of OH&S safe work procedures
- Able to confidently read a tape measure
- Construction knowledge, home/commercial construction knowledge is valuable in this role
- Positive attitude, team player, willingness to learn
- Professional, courteous and punctual with a focus on customer service
- Detail orientated, self motivated and resourceful
- Ability to prioritize and manage time constraints
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle occasional pressure of shifting priorities and challenges in a dynamic business environment
- Candidates with experience/knowledge of our industry will be preferred
- Good physical fitness and endurance
For more information on this or other career opportunities or to send resume, please email darcier@darciertrailgroup.com
WALL PANEL DESIGNER
Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Sales & Purchasing, a Wall Panel Designer at Trail creates the structural framework that supports walls in all sorts of buildings. You ensure your designs align with architectural drawings, customer specifications and building codes. Together this optimizes the wall panels for efficient production of a top tier product, resulting in customer satisfaction every time.
THE HUSTLE ENVIRONMENT
- Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week.
- Occasional non-standard work hours or overtime as business requires
- Office environment
- Busy, high volume
- Travel required – <10% – mileage reimbursement
- This position is based in Edmonton.
HOW MUCH TIME WE WANT TO SPEND WITH YOU
- Full time, permanent
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS
- Read and understand architectural plans and specifications.
- Draw wall panels using industry standard CAD/CADD software.
- Keen eye for detail, ensuring superior product quality.
- Reviews architectural plans and building codes.
- Utilize knowledge of design standards and procedures when completing drawings.
- Enjoy working within a multidisciplined design team environment.
- Collaborate with design team and production teams to optimize panel designs.
- Superior problem-solving skills, approaching without hesitation.
- Work directly with customers to seamlessly mitigate customer concerns, providing solutions to management to improve processes and customer service
- Master communicator possessing clear and effective communication aptitude, both spoken and written
May perform other responsibilities as assigned
SKILLS THAT SEAL THE DEAL
- Bachelors’ degree or post secondary or technical training courses in Engineering, Architecture or Drafting.
- Certificate, Diploma or courses in drafting technology from a recognized technical institution.
- 1-3 years of CAD drafting experience, especially in wall panel or component drafting.
- Intermediate technology literacy in standard office software applications.
- 1-3 years in residential building industry experience focusing in wood frame assembly.
- Knowledge of part 9 of the National Building Code Alberta Edition 2023
- Minimum 3+ years of wall panel design experience.
- Building Industry experience: min 3+ years (preferred).
- Knowledge of building codes, construction methods, design principles and building materials.
- Confident in sharing innovative solutions and new concepts.
- Strong organizational skills with an excellent ability to work well under pressure and mitigate unexpected situations effectively.
- The ability to motivate other Design team members, leading by setting a positive and professional example.
- Class 5 drivers licence
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Competitive Health and Dental benefits from SunLife as well as Life Insurance, STD/LTD and optional RRSP contributions
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Vacation Purchase Program – we know how to balance work/life!
- FLEXIBLE work environment
- Amazing company culture
- Have an idea to share? We thrive on creativity and embrace our “no red tape” culture.
OUR COMMITTENT TO HEALTH & SAFETY BEGINS WITH OUR TEAM
- Commit to follow safe work practices, procedures and hazard assessments at all times
- Follow safety programs and ensure compliance of OH&S regulations
- Support a psychologically safe working environment
THE TALE OF OUR AWESOMENESS – IS YOUR FUTURE
Locally owned and operated since 1979, Trail Building Supplies has been in the business of making home builder’s lives easier. As Alberta’s leading provider of engineered wood products and systems, our people are focused on helping home builders elevate their projects to new levels.
STEPS TO MAKE IT OFFICIAL
All interested candidates can apply through the Indeed online job board, visit our careers page at: https://trailbuildingsupplies.com/careers/ or email: darcier@trailgroup.com
For more information on this or other career opportunities or to send resume, please email darcier@trailgroup.com