WRLA is pleased to offer its members the opportunity to post their career opportunities on line! This service is free to paid members of the association but the ads can be viewed by anyone.  We also post blind ads as required.

All positions will be posted on this website for 30 days unless otherwise requested.

If you would like to post an ad on this site, pleaswe send your detailed information to Caren at ckelly@wrla.org in either Word format or in the body of your email.

Sales & Service Representative

Aluminart Products is the # 1 manufacturer of storm doors in Canada.

We have a great position for someone mechanically minded that likes to travel and interface with customers.  In this role as sales & service representative, the individual will sell, service & support our line of storm doors, parts & accessories to hardware and building material dealers and big box stores within their assigned territory.

Key aspects of the role are merchandising retail stores (updating displays, literature, and inventory) and training store associates; performing field service troubleshooting & repairs as needed; and seeking out new business opportunities.

To perform successfully in this position, the ideal candidate should be mechanically adept and able to install & repair storm doors, experienced with in-store merchandising, have a valid driver’s license and good driving record, willing to travel with some periodic overnight stays required, and be able to operate independently.

In return, we will provide a competitive compensation package in the $35,000 to $45,000+ depending on experience and an opportunity to work with some outstanding retailers. Reports to the National Sales Manager  

Position locations: Calgary/Edmonton, Vancouver

Andrew Parkhill

National Sales Manager

Aluminart Products Limited

eamil: a_parkhill@aluminart.com

www.aluminart.com

April 29/08

BUILDING MATERIALS MANAGER

The St. Paul & District Co-op requires a responsible energetic individual for the position of Building Materials Manager. St. Paul is located approximately 2 hours North East of Edmonton with a population of approximately 5500 people with all services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for over 5 million dollars in  annual sales, oversee sales people and yard staff.  Applicants must have previous lumber experience and strong leadership skills. Training is also provided to enhance current skills and future skills. This is a career opportunity with advancement available within the Co-op Retailing System.

The St. Paul & District Co-op offers a competitive salary, benefits and pension plan.

Please send applications to:

Dean Bardal

Home & Agro Manager

St. Paul & District Co-op

#3, 5017 42nd Street

St. Paul, Alberta

T0A  3A2

Ph: 780-645-3351

Fax: 780-645-4624

E-mail: agrocoop@telus.net

April 22/08

GENERAL MERCHANDISE SALES CO-ORDINATOR

(Hardware & Building Materials)

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), a large wholesale organization providing products and services to retail co-operatives throughout Western Canada, requires a responsible energetic individual for the position of Regional General Merchandise Sales Co-ordinator.

Based out of our Region Office in Winnipeg and reporting to the General Merchandise Marketing Manager, the successful candidate will assist retail co-operatives with the sales, promotion and merchandising of hardware and building materials, and be involved with the training and development of retail sales staff.

Applicants must have several years of retail home-centre management experience with strong knowledge of department operations, and possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Preference will be given to those who have completed a post-secondary business program. Candidates must also be willing to travel throughout Manitoba.

FCL offers a competitive salary, benefits and pension plan package, ongoing personal and professional development, and excellent opportunities for advancement.  Please submit resumes stating salary expectations in confidence to:

Recruitment, Compensation & Benefits Officer

Federated Co-operatives Limited

P.O. Box 1050

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan  S7K 3M9

Fax (306) 244-3462

E-Mail:  a.hitchings@fcl.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

April 21/08

GENERAL MERCHANDISE SALES CO-ORDINATOR

(Hardware & Building Materials)

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), a large wholesale organization providing products and services to retail co-operatives throughout Western Canada, requires a responsible energetic individual for the position of Regional General Merchandise Sales Co-ordinator.

Based out of our Region Office in Regina and reporting to the General Merchandise Marketing Manager, the successful candidate will assist retail co-operatives in central and southern Saskatchewan with the sales, promotion and merchandising of hardware and building materials, and be involved with the training and development of retail sales staff.

Applicants must have several years of retail home-centre management experience with strong knowledge of department operations, and possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Preference will be given to those who have completed a post-secondary business program. Candidates must also be willing to travel throughout central and southern Saskatchewan.

FCL offers a competitive salary, benefits and pension plan package, ongoing personal and professional development, and excellent opportunities for advancement.  Please submit resumes stating salary expectations in confidence to:

Recruitment, Compensation & Benefits Officer

Federated Co-operatives Limited

P.O. Box 1050

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan  S7K 3M9

Fax (306) 244-3462

E-Mail:  a.hitchings@fcl.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

April 21/08

Retail Specialist – Alberta

There is an opening for a Retail Specialist position that is based in the Calgary/Edmonton area, covering the province of Alberta.

Primary responsibilities include: calling on Lumberyard/Home Centre accounts, building and maintaining retail displays and conducting product knowledge meetings with our customers.

Qualifications:

• Self-starter
• Proficient with power tools and hand tools
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proven record of maintaining customers in a large territory
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness and ability to travel (overnight travel is required)
• Clean driving record required

Please mail, e-mail, or fax a resume and cover page to: David Wilson

Mail: Simpson Strong-Tie Canada,

11476 Kingston Street,

Maple Ridge, BC V2X 0Y5

Fax:  604-888-3732

E-mail: dwilson@strongtie.com

April 1408

You’re just what we’ve been looking for.

We’ve been waiting for an ambitious, hard-working person just like you. UFA is growing, and we need help providing our progressive rural customers with the products and services they need to keep working hard.

BUILDINGS SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Position # HR08-102E

In our Drayton Valley Farm Store, you serve our customers to ensure they get the building products and services they need.

You report to the Store Manager, and will actively promote and sell building packages and building supplies to our valued customers through your solid interpersonal skills. Your day will include pursuing all leads for sales of buildings, preparing accurate quotations for proposed projects and presenting them in a professional format. Your care for the details will include preparing all sales agreements and specification sheets for the customer.  When required, you will supervise all stages of construction to ensure work is progressing as to standards, schedule and specifications. 

Qualifications: High School diploma with 5-7 years of related experience or a Post-Secondary education with 1-2 years of related experience; knowledgeable and experienced in all phases of farm building and housing construction; experience in direct sales, reading blue prints and estimating buildings. On site construction experience would be preferred.

Interested? Please reply via email, fax or in person, quoting the position #, to:

Manager

Drayton Valley Farm Store

3214 63rd Street

Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1S4

Direct: (780) 621-0313

FAX: (780) 621-0359

E-MAIL: work@ufa.com

Thank you for taking the time to find out more about UFA at www.ufa.com

April 1/08

You’re just what we’ve been looking for.

We’ve been waiting for an ambitious, hard-working person just like you. UFA is growing, and we need help providing our progressive rural customers with the products and services they need to keep working hard.

BUILDINGS SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Position # HR08-094E

In our Mayerthorpe Farm Store, you serve our customers to ensure they get the building products and services they need.

You report to the Store Manager, and will actively promote and sell building packages and building supplies to our valued customers through your solid interpersonal skills. Your day will include pursuing all leads for sales of buildings, preparing accurate quotations for proposed projects and presenting them in a professional format. Your care for the details will include preparing all sales agreements and specification sheets for the customer.

You have experience in direct sales, reading blue prints and estimating buildings. On site construction experience would be preferred.

Interested? Please reply via email, fax or in person, quoting the position #, to:

Manager

Mayerthorpe Farm Store

4606 42 Avenue

Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0

Direct: (780) 786-4451

FAX: (780) 786-4165

E-MAIL: work@ufa.com

Thank you for taking the time to find out more about UFA at www.ufa.com .

April 28/08

Inside Sales Position

Valley Enterprises

Valley Enterprises is now hiring a full time Sales Manager for indoor and outdoor sales.

Available to work 40 hours per week including some Saturday shift work. Must be knowledgeable and

motivated to attract commercial sales, and have great customer service skills.

Duties Include:

Managing commercial sales

Ordering all building materials, including windows and doors

Coordinating pick-ups and deliveries

Salary with commission incentives based on hitting target sales and profit margins.

Fax resume to (204) 746-6706 or email duecks@gninc.ca

Mail resumes to:

Valley Enterprises

P.O. Box 11

Rosenort Manitoba

R0G 1W0

(204) 746-8824

Attn: Tyler Dueck

April 14/08

Customer Support Analyst

ProfitMaster Canada, a Bell company, is an innovative, growing software company.  We market technology solutions for the hardware and building products industry.  Our workplace values and rewards integrity, respect, open communication, initiation, risk-taking and continuous learning.     

We are currently seeking a professional, self-motivated individual to join our Customer Support Team.

• Job Description:

We offer 24/7 Help Desk Support for our clients.  This includes:

- Software training and implementation (WinX based and proprietary)

- Software support

- Hardware trouble-shooting and configuration

- Network diagnostics and resolution

- Business process consulting and implementation

- Product testing and documentation

- After-hours on-call support rotation

• Qualifications and/or assets:

- Excellent verbal communication skills

- Training and/or teaching experience

- Experience in SCO Unix Open Server and WinX OS operating systems

- Experience with Okidata, IBM Servers and PC's, Symbol, Lexmark and Digi hardware

- Experience in retail business management

- General knowledge of financial management and accounting principles

- Familiarity with store operations such as inventory control and back office procedures

Company name: ProfitMaster Canada, a Bell company

Reply to:  BBSPMHRSupport@nexxlink.com

Date Candidate Required: Immediately

Job Location: Winnipeg

April 25 /08

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